With Benfica v Braga looming, Tomás Araújo gets great news | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo has recovered from his muscle injury and could be an option against Braga. According to reports in recent hours, the defender is fit again after several weeks away from the pitch. The return of the Portugal international is great news for José Mourinho, who has several doubts in the Benfica squad.

The number 44 was spotted in the Eagles’ latest training session, held in Seixal, as Benfica prepare to host Braga. As such, Mourinho could use the pairing of António Silva and Tomás Araújo after learning that he will not be able to count on Nicolás Otamendi, who is suspended for one match.

On the other hand, Tomás Araújo’s return means that Enzo Barrenechea is available to play in midfield against Braga, where Benfica will also be without Richard Ríos, who picked up his ninth yellow card in Famalicão. However, it seems likely that the Special One will choose to drop Leandro Barreiro back alongside Fredrik Aursnes.

It is worth recalling that Tomás Araújo had not played since the derby at Alvalade on 19 April, when he was substituted after feeling discomfort in his right calf. This was the centre-back’s second spell out in just one month, as he had also reduced Mourinho’s options in the clashes against Casa Pia and Nacional on 6 and 12 April, respectively.

This season, playing for Benfica, Tomás Araújo — valued at €28 millionIn the 2,615 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the defender has recorded one goal and one assist.

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