Benfica beware: Thiago Silva targets Portuguese Cup classic | OneFootball

Thiago Silva is a possibility for the Portuguese Cup Classic. It has been determined that the Brazilian central defender, a winter signing for Porto, is already at the disposal of Francesco Farioli and, by all indications, may make his debut with the dragon on his chest in the match against Benfica, scheduled for January 14.

Almost 20 years after wearing the blue and white jersey, during which he only represented the secondary team, the Brazilian international may thus play his first official match for Porto's main squad, right in a Portuguese Cup match against Benfica.

Unlike the Club of Light, which is dealing with several problems in the defensive sector and is seeking solutions, the new number 3 adds quality to Farioli's options, who has been trying to address the difficulties on the left side of the defensive axis, due to the absences of Zaidu and Francisco Moura.

To integrate Thiago Silva into the dragons' defense, Farioli would have to break up the Polish duo, consisting of Bednarek and Kiwior. Even so, the Brazilian's experience may provide greater peace of mind to the Italian coach, who could place the player on loan from Arsenal in the left-back position.

In the case of Benfica, which, after being eliminated from the League Cup, now turns its attention to the Classic, José Mourinho, with the match at Dragão in mind, is looking to find a solution for the spot next to Tomás Araújo. Although António Silva is in the equation, the Special One may have other plans.

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