Vitória de Guimarães bring in Portugal international ahead of Benfica clash | OneFootball

Nélson Oliveira could be a tremendous reinforcement for Vitória de Guimarães for the match against Benfica. The former Portuguese international, now 34 years old and a product of Benfica’s academy, is expected to start for Luís Pinto’s team and wants to make history by trying to win for the first time against the Club from Luz.

In his six encounters with Benfica—three with Paços de Ferreira and another three with Vitória de Guimarães—Nélson Oliveira has lost five and drawn one. Additionally, the striker has never found the back of the net against the Club from Luz—which received news about a regular starter—and he will be looking to change that scenario next Saturday, November 1.

Nélson Oliveira starting is a very likely scenario given the injuries at Vitória de Guimarães. Gustavo Silva and Alioune Ndoye are out due to injury, and the former Portuguese international is the only natural striker available to Luís Pinto for the clash with Benfica.

While at Benfica, Nélson Oliveira played 24 matches, in which he scored three goals (against Zenit, Marítimo, and Santa Clara) and provided two assists. His debut with the Sacred Mantle took place on October 14, 2011, in a third-round Portuguese Cup match against Portimonense.

Vitória de Guimarães vs Benfica is scheduled for next Saturday at 8:30 PM at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques. The match is part of the 10th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, and José Mourinho’s team is obliged to win to continue chasing rivals Porto and Sporting, who currently occupy first and second place, respectively.

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