Alert! Marco Silva could make surprise return for Marítimo v Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica’s medical bulletin brought very encouraging news for the preparation of their next national championship fixture. Marco Silva’s coaching staff have been closely monitoring the progress of a very important player for the midfield.

Enzo Barrenechea could recover in time to travel with the rest of the squad to the island of Madeira for the clash against Marítimo. The Argentine midfielder went off injured in the match against Estoril still in the first half, but medical tests ruled out any muscle injury.

The issue the player suffered in a challenge with Fernando Medrano was only a knock to his left leg, confirming the less serious scenario initially expected by the coach. The Eagles’ manager had already played down the situation at the end of the last match in the press conference.

The South American midfielder will continue to be assessed daily by Glorioso’s medical department before a final decision is made on the squad list. There is, however, a strong internal belief that Enzo Barrenechea could be fully fit by the day of the match at the Caldeirão dos Barreiros.

Glorioso return to action next Saturday, 5 September, against Marítimo. The match, part of the fifth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by Mitchell van der Gaag, will kick off at 6:00 pm at the Estádio dos Barreiros.

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