Ivan Baptista names 20 for Supertaça as Andreia Norton returns | OneFootball

Benfica have been handed a major boost as Andreia Norton returns to the matchday squad more than a year after injury, with the season’s first silverware on the line.

According to Glorioso 1904, head coach Ivan Baptista has named a 20-player group for the Supertaça meeting with Porto.

The Portugal international featured in pre-season friendlies and now looks towards an official comeback as competitive action begins.

Experienced winger Ana Borges remains in rehabilitation and misses out alongside Lara Martins. New arrival Flourish Sabastine is also unavailable for selection for this fixture.

In contrast, recent recruits Anna Csiki, Blessing Demehin, Froya Dorsin, Ziqin Shao and Tinkara Testen are all included. Carolina Tristão, who has signed a new deal, joins the group before travelling to represent Portugal at the Under-20 World Cup.

Benfica face Porto on Sunday at 17:15 at Estádio do Fontelo in Viseu, seeking a fourth Supertaça and a winning start to the new campaign.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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