Thiago Silva halts training for heartfelt hug with Rubens Júnior | OneFootball

In a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, FC Porto returned to Olival on Wednesday morning, on the eve of their home match against Stuttgart in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16. The Dragons go into the match with an advantage in the tie (2-1). Under a very cloudy sky and wind, but without rain, the players started by working with the ball, in an exercise shared with the assistants of Francesco Farioli.

This was followed by a short run, marked by Thiago Silva’s embrace of Rubens Júnior, with whom he shared the locker room during his first spell at the club. The defender—mourning his mother—stepped away from the group and approached his compatriot, in a prolonged and heartfelt hug.

If he plays this Thursday, Thiago Silva will reach 1,000 matches in his professional career.

The training continued in good spirits and with music. The medical report includes the names of Samu, Nehuén Pérez (limited training), and De Jong.

FC Porto leads the league with a seven-point advantage over Sporting and Benfica. The Europa League decisions are scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m.

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