Marco Silva could welcome surprise return for Marítimo v Benfica | OneFootball

Enzo Barrenechea could be available for Benfica’s meeting with Marítimo after initial injury fears eased. According to Glorioso 1904, the club’s latest medical bulletin offered encouraging updates on the Argentine midfielder.

He went off in the first half against Estoril, but medical tests have ruled out any muscular damage.

The issue was diagnosed as a contusion to his left leg following a challenge with Fernando Medrano, in line with Marco Silva’s early assessment. The Benfica head coach had played down the problem in his post-match press conference.

Barrenechea will be monitored daily by the medical staff before a final decision on the squad is taken.

There is strong internal confidence he could be fully fit by the day of the game.

Benfica travel to Madeira to face Marítimo on Saturday 5 September, in the fifth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Kick-off is at 18:00 at Estádio dos Barreiros, with the hosts coached by Mitchell van der Gaag.

Source: Glorioso 1904

“Artificial intelligence was used to assist in creating this article based on reporting from the original source quoted.”