Marco Silva weighs January right-back move as Benfica assess depth | OneFootball

Benfica are not ruling out signing a right-back in January, with Marco Silva concerned about depth after Dedic's departure. According to Glorioso 1904, the issue has moved up the agenda.

Silva fears again leaning on Fredrik Aursnes at right-back if Alexander Bah suffers another setback. Bah's recent injury record has the coaching staff on alert.

Banjaqui is the other option, viewed as a long-term bet, yet his youth still raises reservations for the head coach.

The staff feel he does not yet have the experience to hold the role alone over a prolonged period. They aim to avoid a scenario where he must carry the entire right flank.

Against that backdrop, a January addition could become urgent in the winter window. The priority is a player who can deepen the squad and spare Aursnes from further adaptation.

Any decision will hinge on Bah's fitness and Banjaqui's response in the coming months. Silva has signalled the need for more solutions on the right side of defence.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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