With Benfica watching, Rafa Silva back in the spotlight at Besiktas | OneFootball

Rafa Silva was left out of the squad for Trabzonspor. According to gathered information, the former Benfica footballer was excluded by Beşiktaş coach Sergen Yalçin from the crucial match against the rival. His absence did not go unnoticed by the local media.

Through social media, the Istanbul club announced the names that will travel. However, the absence of the Portuguese international's name caught attention, contradicting the Turkish press narrative, which suggested that the player missed the match against Gaziantep (2-2) to be used against Trabzonspor.

Thus, Rafa Silva — who reportedly has an agreement with Beşiktaş — will miss the classic this Sunday, December 14. However, the former Benfica star is not the only significant absence for the black eagles. Jota Silva, who was very close to strengthening the rivals of the reds, Sporting, is also out of options due to an injury.

It is also worth remembering that, as reported by the press, the number 27 is said to have agreed with the Turkish club that he could leave in January, provided he commits to contributing in the December matches. Now, with the confirmed absence against Trabzonspor, Rafa Silva will only be able to add minutes in the next match, against Kayserispor, before the winter break.

Rafa Silva — currently valued at 7 million euros — continues to endure a relationship that became too damaged after both parties clashed last November. Despite being fully reintegrated into the black eagles' training, this is not yet the time for the Portuguese to return to the field.

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