New update on António Silva's involvement in Porto v Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica officials believe that António Silva can recover from his injury and be a starter in the Porto – Benfica match. The club's management remains optimistic about the defender's physical availability for the decisive duel. The aim is to have the player fit to help the team in this important commitment.

Eagles believe in António Silva's recovery

The absence of Nicolás Otamendi may force the team to take some risks in squad management. If António Silva does not fully recover in time for the kickoff, Gonçalo Oliveira is expected to be José Mourinho's choice for the classic. The young player is seen as the natural replacement for the defensive axis.

António Silva suffered a muscle contusion edema in his right thigh during the warm-up before the match against Estoril. The defender was set to start in that game, which the Eagles eventually won 3-1. The focus is now on a full recovery for the clash at the home of the blue and whites.

Porto - Benfica decisive in the Portuguese Cup

The classic is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The match will start at 8:45 PM at Estádio do Dragão. This decisive game is part of the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade, promising intense emotions, and will be broadcast on RTP 1.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, António Silva – valued at 30 million euros – has participated in 25 matches, totaling 2,023 minutes of play: 11 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup.

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