Trubin gives Marco Silva a 'problem', Benfica goal open for Porto | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin earned more space at Benfica again, as Glorioso 1904 had already reported, and left Marco Silva with an important decision to make before the visit to the Dragão Stadium. After starting the season as first choice in the two matches against St. Gallen, the Ukraine international lost his place to Samuel Soares, but returned in great form against Milan.

At San Siro, Trubin looked assured between the posts and played his part in Benfica’s historic 2-0 victory. The performance ended up once again complicating Marco Silva’s calculations, and he will now have more arguments to decide who will be the man in goal for the clássico against Porto.

The situation could also force Francesco Farioli to prepare different scenarios for Porto’s attack, depending on who gets the starting spot in the Eagles’ goal. It should be remembered that Benfica has a defined plan for goal in the Europa League: Trubin is expected to be used in the European competition, allowing him to rack up minutes and maintain his competitive rhythm, while at the same time sharing game time with Samuel Soares.

The strategy is also intended to avoid a possible drop in the Ukrainian goalkeeper’s market value. After his first start since July 30, Anatoliy Trubin took to social media to mark his return to goal.

“Living every moment of the match. A historic victory together. Thank you all for the support. It has not been an easy month, but with God everything is possible. Hard work pays off,” wrote the goalkeeper. Now, the big question has been raised: Trubin or Samuel Soares? Marco Silva will have to choose who guards Benfica’s goal in the always demanding clash against Porto.

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