Trubin gives Marco Silva a selection headache as Benfica keep goalkeeper call open for Porto | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin has reopened Benfica’s goalkeeping battle, leaving Marco Silva with a major decision before the visit to Estádio do Dragão.

According to Glorioso 1904, he began the season as the starter in two games against St. Gallen, then lost the role to Samuel Soares before reappearing against Milan.

At San Siro he looked assured and helped deliver a 2-0 win, intensifying Silva’s selection call for Porto.

Benfica have a Europa League plan for the position, with Trubin to be used in Europe to keep minutes and share duties with Samuel Soares, a strategy aimed at avoiding any potential drop in his market value.

The uncertainty could also see Francesco Farioli prepare different attacking plans for Porto, depending on who starts in the Benfica goal.

After his first start since 30 July, Trubin marked his return on social media, saying he savoured every moment, called it a historic win, thanked supporters, reflected on a difficult month and added that hard work pays off.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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