Already thinking about the Clássico? Porto star sets date for Benfica clash | OneFootball

As the first international break comes to an end, Porto is facing some challenges regarding the right-back position, and possibly until the start of the new FIFA dates, will be orphaned. However, Francesco Farioli is hoping, with all his might, to have Alberto Costa available in time to face Benfica in the Classic on October 5th.

The newspaper Record reports in its Wednesday edition, September 10, that the Dragons already know that they will not be able to count on Martim Fernandes until after the October break and, therefore, hopes are pinned on the full-back signed from Juventus who, recovering from a physical problem, is aiming for the clash with Glorioso as the precise date to return to competition without any reservations.

Despite a high-octane start to the season by the Porto team, four games, four wins, the Invicta team has been having some headaches regarding the medical department. Before the match with Sporting, they had Pepê and Samu on the injury list. However, even the recovery of the two athletes did not alleviate the injuries of Alberto Costa, Eustáquio, William Gomes and Luuk de Jong.

In the case of Alberto Costa, the right-back who was once on Benfica's radar, is dealing with a muscle injury in his thigh and, after the first assessment by the medical department, the player was immediately ruled out of this Saturday's match, September 13, against Nacional da Madeira, at Estádio do Dragão.

If he is not 100% fit for the clash against the Eagles, Farioli is already preparing a plan B. According to what Record found out, the Italian has already had the opportunity to see Pedro Lima, a late transfer window signing, in action and the Brazilian has shown good signs. As for Glorioso, Bruno Lage continues to prepare for the clash with Santa Clara, scheduled for September 12, expecting the return of a duo.

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