Update on António Silva’s availability for Porto v Benfica | OneFootball

António Silva is expected to be available for Porto – Benfica. This information is reported by the newspaper A Bola, assuring that the defender’s physical recovery is going well. The young center-back has been progressing favorably and everything indicates that he will be among the options for the big match. This news lifts the spirits of the Benfica fans ahead of the trip up north.

António Silva races to be fit for Porto - Benfica

If confirmed, it would be a major boost for José Mourinho. The Sadino coach, who had previously indicated otherwise, is dealing with several absences in the defensive sector, notably that of Nicolás Otamendi. The Argentine captain was sent off against Braga in the League Cup semi-final, weakening the back line. The return of the number 4 is seen as crucial by the coaching staff.

It should be remembered that António Silva was set to start against Estoril in the Liga Portugal Betclic. However, the player was injured during the warm-up and was unable to play at Estádio da Luz. This last-minute physical setback caused concern, but the medical department worked intensively to recover the player for this decisive fixture.

Decisive Portuguese Cup classic

The classic between Porto and Benfica is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The match, counting for the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, will kick off at 8:45 p.m. The stage for this decisive clash will be Estádio do Dragão, in the city of Porto, with live television coverage provided by RTP 1.

In the current season, wearing the Benfica shirt, António Silva – valued at 30 million euros – has played in 25 matches, totaling 2,023 minutes on the pitch: 11 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup.

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