Alan Varela returns to FC Porto after unused spell with Argentina 🇦🇷 | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli will have the entire squad finally gathered this afternoon after the break in domestic competitions for international commitments. Eustáquio was the first to return, yesterday four more internationals presented themselves – Bednarek, Kiwior, Deniz Gul, and Froholdt – and today the remaining five arrive: Diogo Costa, Pablo Rosario, Prpic, Mora, and Alan Varela. The session was scheduled for the afternoon precisely so that the coach can count on everyone, including the Argentine.

Alan Varela was called up for the first time by Lionel Scaloni, but traveled over 30,000 kilometers by plane for… nothing. He didn't play a single minute in the two World Cup qualifying matches; in the first match (Venezuela), he wasn't even on the bench. The good news for Porto fans is that the midfielder, 24, returns to Olival only with the fatigue from the round trips to Buenos Aires and from the Argentine capital to Guayaquil, Ecuador. In other words, he will be "fresh" to take his place in Farioli's starting eleven against Nacional. Deniz Gul also didn't play and was only on the bench once, although with shorter trips.

On the contrary, Diogo Costa, Bednarek, and Kiwior played full matches for Portugal and Poland, and therefore require more careful physical management. Especially the two central defenders, who were already under Farioli's orders yesterday. For Kiwior, it was the first training session with his new teammates. Additionally, Rodrigo Mora also participated in both of Portugal's under-21 matches, although he didn't complete them.

Froholdt, Prpic, Eustáquio, and Pablo Rosario played only one match and should all be available for the reception of the islanders. This includes the Canadian midfielder, who was released earlier from the national team due to a knock on the knee.

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