Despite the draw against Tondela, Benfica star had reasons to smile | OneFootball

The wait is over for Bruma after the match against Tondela. Despite the draw in Beira Alta, Benfica’s number 7 Benfica had the opportunity to play his first official minutes of the current season, six months after the serious injury he had suffered.

In a match where the Eagles did everything to win, the disappointment ended up spoiling what could have been an even more special night for the 31-year-old Portuguese player. Six months after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon, Bruma now aims to keep up this pace and earn more opportunities under José Mourinho.

However, it’s important to remember that Bruma has been training without any limitations since the beginning of January; nevertheless, after missing the match against Porto, the number 7 has been a constant presence in the squad lists. Even so, the Special One felt that the winger was not yet fully fit to take the field.

Bruma’s return, faster than expected, was one of the reasons behind the Eagles’ change in market strategy. The fact that the Portuguese player is back in contention, as will soon be the case with Lukebakio, led the Club of Light to decide not to sign any wingers, closing the squad with the retention of Prestianni and Schjelderup, who convinced José Mourinho.

This season, wearing Benfica’s shirt, Bruma — valued at 5 million euros — played his first official minutes of the season. In the match against Tondela, the Portuguese international played a total of eight minutes, showing that he is ready to return to the team’s regular options.

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