Manu Silva sends message and steps up Benfica comeback | OneFootball

Benfica midfielder Manu Silva is stepping up his preparation for a return to competition, at a stage when his individual work already includes specialized supervision and the presence of people connected to the club.

On social media, the player shared images from a training session with his younger brother, accompanied by a symbolic message: “10 tackles a day on Luís Silva,” referring to the daily effort in his recovery and the physical work currently underway.

Manu Silva went through one of the most delicate phases of his career at Benfica after a serious injury to his left knee, which kept him out of competition for many months. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in February 2025, which heavily affected his involvement last season.

After a long recovery period, the player only returned in November, picking up minutes in a Champions League match against Ajax. Even so, the lack of continuity prevented him from fully establishing himself in the squad.

Preparation for the new season already includes individualized monitoring, including the work of Pedro Martins, a coach linked to the Benfica circle, in an effort to help the player return to his best physical and competitive level. The strong focus on his recovery also reflects the midfielder’s importance in the club’s sporting project, following his signing from Vitória SC for around 12 million euros fixed, plus two million in add-ons.

Despite having returned to competition last season, Manu Silva . With a contract valid until 2030, the midfielder will now have a new opportunity to establish himself and justify Benfica’s investment, at a decisive stage of his journey at the Luz.

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