Leandro Barreiro a worry, but Benfica still have hope | OneFootball

Leandro Barreiro’s presence in the clash against Casa Pia is still not certain. According to what has been gathered, the Luxembourg midfielder has continued training with limitations since returning from the international break, and his inclusion in the squad for Monday’s match, April 6, is a matter being closely monitored by the Benfica coaching staff.

As the same source explains, Leandro Barreiro has been a very important option for José Mourinho, who sees the Luxembourg international as a player who fully meets the Portuguese coach’s expectations. It should be remembered that the partnership formed by the Luxembourger and Aursnes is the one the Special One appreciates most and in which he places the greatest trust.

Signed last season on a free transfer from German side Mainz, Barreiro had a rather irregular role, first under Roger Schmidt and later under Bruno Lage. However, with José Mourinho’s arrival, the reality for the shirt number changed drastically: he went from being a substitute with inconsistent playing time to a guaranteed option in almost every Benfica match.

This season, playing for Benfica, Leandro Barreiro - valued at €15 million - has already made a total of 44 official appearances: 25 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 13 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup.

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