Gianluca Prestianni missed Benfica training, not through injury | OneFootball

The last few days were particularly demanding for Gianluca Prestianni, who returned from duty with the Argentina national team and also took part in the training session held on Thursday. On that same day, the young winger joined training in Lisbon, but signs of physical discomfort quickly began to appear due to a viral illness.

According to Record, the situation worsened in the following hours, with the player developing a high fever that forced him to rest for three consecutive days. The aim was to recover in time for the match against Casa Pia, while keeping hope alive of returning to the manager’s options.

He ultimately recovered within the desired timeframe, allowing Prestianni to be called up and used in the match. The Argentine came on in the 58th minute, showing physical readiness and competitive sharpness despite the recent layoff.

With the episode now behind him, the player is fully recovered and has returned to training without limitations alongside the rest of the squad. The focus has now shifted to preparation for the next match against Nacional, with the coaching staff assessing the best solutions for the upcoming clash. His physical progress and recent performances have increased the chances of him once again playing a more important role in José Mourinho’s starting plans.

This season, playing for Benfica, Gianluca Prestianni — valued at €12 million — has already made a total of 35 appearances: 23 in Liga Portugal Betclic, five in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,726 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the winger has recorded three goals and two assists.

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