Marco Silva set for big return in time for Benfica v St Gallen | OneFootball

Leandro Barreiro is very close to returning to Marco Silva’s options for the decisive Benfica - St. Gallen, the second leg of the 2nd Europa League qualifying round. The Luxembourg international midfielder is showing very positive progress after the respiratory infection that kept him out of the trip to Switzerland and should be back in time to strengthen Benfica’s midfield.

The Eagles’ number 18 missed the first leg of the tie after failing to train on the eve of the trip to Switzerland, ultimately watching Benfica’s 2-1 defeat from the sidelines. Now, with his recovery practically complete, Marco Silva may once again be able to count on one of the players he considers important to the team’s dynamics.

Barreiro’s condition will continue to be closely monitored by the medical staff until the final training session before the match, but the outlook is very encouraging. If there are no setbacks, the Luxembourg international should be included in the squad for the match at the Luz.

The midfielder’s return is excellent news for Marco Silva, who is looking to gather all the available options for a decisive match. Benfica need to overturn the deficit brought back from Switzerland to stay in the competition and avoid an early exit from European competitions.

With the support of the fans at the Estádio da Luz, the Eagles hope to deliver a strong response against St. Gallen. And, by all indications, .

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