Farioli calls up Bednarek for the derby despite rib injury | OneFootball

Polish defender Jan Bednarek joined FC Porto’s squad today for the trip to Benfica, part of the 25th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, after having left the match against Sporting in the Portuguese Cup due to injury.

The Polish international did not finish the first half, following a trauma to the rib wall, and FC Porto’s coach, Francesco Farioli, had indicated that Bednarek was still resting, but ultimately included the defender in Sunday’s trip to Estádio da Luz in Lisbon.

Also returning to the squad announced today by FC Porto are defenders Martim Fernandes and Thiago Silva, both recovered from injury, as well as winger Borja Sainz, who had missed the last few matches due to his mother’s passing.

André Miranda left out of FC Porto’s squad

Youngster André Miranda, who featured on the team sheet in the last two matches, is not included in the ‘Dragons’ squad that has already departed for Lisbon.

FC Porto, leaders of the Primeira Liga with 65 points, travel on Sunday at 18:00 to Estádio da Luz to face Benfica, who are in third place with 58 points; the match will be refereed by João Pinheiro from the Braga Football Association.

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