Manu Silva hopeful at Benfica, but challenges remain | OneFootball

Manu Silva may finally return to the field. The midfielder from Clube da Luz is in the final phase of recovery from the injury he suffered to his left knee, and the match against Atlético, for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, could mark the return to action of the 24-year-old player from the Eagles.

However, according to information provided by the newspaper Record, Manu Silva's presence in the Atlético – Benfica match is not yet guaranteed, quite the opposite. The sports daily reports that if the game were today (Thursday), the defensive midfielder would not be playing in the Portuguese Cup match.

José Mourinho's idea is to give some minutes to the Benfica midfielder, aiding in the recovery process so that, in the near future, the player can be a significant reinforcement for the rest of the season.

Manu Silva joined Benfica in the winter market of 2024, coming from Vitória de Guimarães, for 12 million euros, with the Minho club retaining 20% of any future profit. His adventure with the Eagles started well, but the left knee injury halted his progress.

valued at 10 million euros - he left an excellent impression on Benfica fans. In the 136 minutes he was on the pitch, against Casa Pia, Estrela da Amadora, and Moreirense, the midfielder managed to make an assist.

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