Marco Silva ‘wants’ Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo at Benfica | OneFootball

Tosin Adarabioyo is on Benfica’s list to reinforce the defence, with Marco Silva keen on a reunion after talks for Tiago Gabriel collapsed.

Correio da Manhã reports that the established bond between the coach and defender could again be decisive.

The pair worked together for three seasons at Fulham, where Adarabioyo became an important option at centre-back under the Portuguese coach.

Last season the Englishman represented Chelsea, making 29 appearances, 17 of them starts, and scoring two goals.

His passing numbers were solid, averaging 42.8 accurate passes per match at 90% accuracy. That rose to 94% in his own half, while in the final third he posted 83% with 12.7 accurate passes per game.

At 28, Adarabioyo brings experience, aerial presence and composure in build-up play, attributes that align with Marco Silva’s plans. His name sits among Benfica’s options for the heart of their defence.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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