Pepê is back and eager to make a difference again | OneFootball

While seeking to fill the gaps left by several internationals and intensifying routines with the players who remained at Dragão, Francesco Farioli received excellent news yesterday that improves the quality of training and allows him to plan for the reception of Nacional with one more option, following the break and the emphatic victory at the champion’s ground. With morale high after the triumph at Alvalade, Pepê’s return to training, without limitations, brings back one of the team’s most dynamic players, who stood out in the first two matches by scoring against Vitória and Gil Vicente.

A traumatic eye injury forced the Brazilian international to miss two matches, sitting out the games against Casa Pia and Sporting. The expectation that he might play against the Lions with some kind of protection faded, as Farioli preferred not to take any risks; now, he has the winger available and ready to regain match fitness ahead of the game against the islanders, scheduled for the 13th. The creative player, photographed wearing glasses, celebrated on social media with the caption “happy to be back.”

Pepê has scored two goals and, beyond the numbers, is showing renewed confidence and restored influence within the team, receiving praise from William Gomes, his natural replacement, as seen at Alvalade. With the Brazilian in his plans, Farioli’s concerns are now focused on Martim Fernandes (undergoing treatment and recovering in the gym) and Gabri Veiga (limited), with expectations that the Galician will be back in time for the match against Nacional.

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