Prestianni returns but Vitória Guimarães v Benfica raises questions | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni is back in the starting eleven for the match against Vitória Guimarães. According to reports, Benfica's number 25 is expected to be in the starting lineup, following the management of his playtime against Tondela. However, the biggest question remains who will partner with Nicolás Otamendi in the defense.

After being left out of the match against the Beirões last Wednesday, October 29, for the League Cup, where the Eagles won 3-0, the 19-year-old is expected to feature in José Mourinho's eleven, just as he did in the previous round against Arouca, a match in which Benfica triumphed 5-0.

However, the number 25 is not the only return to the starting lineup that the Special One will make in this duel against the Vimaranenses. As has already been determined, Anatoliy Trubin, Ricgard Ríos, and Vangelis Pavlidis, all substitutes in the Allianz Cup, will regain their starting status against Luís Pinto's team.

Nevertheless, not everything is an easy decision for José Mourinho. The national press knows that the biggest doubt for the Portuguese coach is related to the central defensive pair he will present. Otamendi is secure, however, it remains to be seen whether it will be António Silva or Tomás Araújo who will accompany the number 30.

Gianluca Prestianni - currently valued at 8 million euros - continues to make the most of the opportunities he has been given. This season, the Eagles' number 25 has appeared in 11 official matches: six in Liga Portugal Betclic, three in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 288 minutes he played, the Argentine scored one goal and provided one assist.

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