Casa Pia v Benfica: Leandro Barreiro a concern amid further fitness issues | OneFootball

Benfica are preparing for Monday, six April, at Casa Pia in Rio Maior, with Leandro Barreiro a concern and several other fitness issues emerging.

According to A Bola, José Mourinho still has doubts over his options and has addressed Barreiro’s situation. The squad trained at Seixal on Friday, three April, as preparations continued.

Nicolás Otamendi and Alexander Bah missed the session on Thursday, two April, to rest after Tuesday night duty with their national teams. Right-back Amar Dedic is also being monitored because of fatigue.

Winger Bruma will not feature against Casa Pia as he recovers from a muscle injury. The same issue affects Fredrik Aursnes, though the midfielder is expected to be available for Nacional on 12 April to build rhythm before the Sporting derby a week later.

Barreiro’s problem is not thought to be serious after a knock with Luxembourg. He will continue to be assessed in the coming sessions, with Mourinho to make the final decision on his involvement.

Source: Glorioso 1904