Otamendi a doubt for Arouca v Benfica | OneFootball

Otamendi has been playing with some physical limitations, but even so, José Mourinho has not given up on the captain. This is expected to happen again this Saturday, March 14th, against Arouca, and therefore, the captain of the reds is preparing to join the team heading north today.

A decision on the central defender's participation is only expected to be made tomorrow, but the possibility of Otamendi maintaining his starting position in the match, where the reds seek a return to victories after the draw with Porto (2-2), is not ruled out.

Additionally, there is more good news: winger Dodi Lukebakio, who played in the second half against Porto, and creative midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, who did not feature in the classic (2-2), are expected to be available for the coach's options against Arouca.

On the other hand, midfielder Fredrik Aursnes and winger Bruma are confirmed absences due to muscle injuries. In the case of the Norwegian, a key player in the Benfica structure, his return is only expected in April, possibly in time to play the eternal derby against Sporting in the 30th round.

It should be noted that the red and white team returns to the field next Saturday, March 14th, against Arouca. The match, part of the 26th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Vasco Seabra, will be played at 8:30 PM at the opponent's ground.

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