Marco Silva sets El Karouani tailored plan to push for Benfica starting spot | OneFootball

Marco Silva is overseeing a tailored physical programme for El Karouani, aiming to raise the left-back’s readiness to challenge for a starting role at Benfica.

According to Glorioso 1904, his adaptation has been gradual since arriving with no official minutes at Al Qadisiyah after leaving Utrecht in the Netherlands.

The Morocco international has 105 minutes across all competitions. In Liga Portugal, he featured for 12 minutes against Moreirense in a 4-0 win, then played 88 minutes in the Europa League against Milan, registering an assist in the 2-0 victory. At the Dragão, against Porto, he added five minutes in the 3-1 defeat.

That lack of competitive rhythm from Saudi Arabia has led to specific work in recent weeks, with the international break used to sharpen his fitness and intensity.

When club action resumes, the Morocco international hopes to be better placed to compete with Samuel Dahl for the left-back slot. Any progress now could provide Marco Silva with another defensive option.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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