Benfica, watch out! Potential Tomás Araújo update for the derby | OneFootball

Attention, Benfica! There may be fresh news on Tomás Araújo for the derby

The match against Sporting is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, and the Eagles are still preparing for the clash with some doubts

With their eyes on the derby against Sporting at Alvalade, Benfica are still counting the days because of Tomás Araújo

There is still hope of having Tomás Araújo fit for the derby. According to what has been learned, Benfica, led by José Mourinho, feel there is still a chance for the Portuguese centre-back to overcome his muscle injury in time to return to the Special One’s options for the trip to Alvalade to face Sporting.

What newspaper Record has learned in recent days is that Tomás Araújo’s recovery is progressing normally, which strengthens Benfica’s belief that they can count on the number 44 for a match of the utmost importance in the Eagles’ standings, as they still aim to reach second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic.

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Although José Mourinho admitted that Tomás Araújo’s presence in the derby would be a difficult scenario, the Special One also reiterated in the same press conference that, at the same time, it was also possible to count on the Portuguese international, without fully revealing the situation surrounding the 23-year-old player.

The sports daily goes further and says that, after being injured on the eve of the clash with Casa Pia, Tomás Araújo would follow a 10-day treatment plan. That period has not yet expired, but if there is no setback in his recovery, his presence in the derby on April 19 is becoming increasingly likely.

This season, playing for Benfica, Tomás Araújo — valued at €28 million — has already made a total of 36 official appearances: 20 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 2,538 minutes he has been on the pitch, the defender has recorded one goal and one assist.

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