Jaden Umeh nears Benfica return but faces four obstacles to first-team minutes | OneFootball

Jaden Umeh is nearing a return from injury at Benfica, but stiff competition could slow his path to senior minutes.

According to Glorioso 1904, the 18-year-old is close to rejoining ball work and, once passed fit, is likely to restart in Benfica B under Nélson Veríssimo.

In the first team he must compete with Rafa, Dodi Lukebakio, Gianluca Prestianni and Andreas Schjelderup, so making a mark could be difficult. He is expected to keep training with the senior group.

Umeh is also expected to renew his contract.

He arrived at Benfica Campus in 2024 aged 15. Although he only began working with the first team this season, he had already impressed Ireland’s decision-makers and has several caps.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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