Lenglet suspension leaves Marco Silva short as Benfica line up Vitória SC pairing | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Lenglet will miss Benfica’s next league match after his red card against FC Porto, leaving Marco Silva to reshuffle his centre-backs for Vitória SC.

The French defender received a second yellow in the first half at Estádio do Dragão, reducing Benfica to 10 for much of the Clássico. The Portuguese Football Federation’s disciplinary council will enforce the ban, ruling him out of the upcoming league fixture.

With the France international absent, Silva is expected to pair Tomás Araújo and Alessandro Circati in central defence. The duo have already played together, notably against AC Milan. They were also used in tandem during part of the Clássico after the Australian defender came on following Lenglet’s dismissal.

The solution therefore gains traction for the Benfica‑Vitória SC game, allowing Silva to maintain a partnership already versed in the team’s demands. Gabriel Índio is another option, and a call-up from the B team could be considered if required.

Adapting Manu Silva to centre-back has not been ruled out, although it is regarded as unlikely at this stage. For now, Araújo and Circati are the leading candidates to start against Vitória SC.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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