Rennes: striker again linked with Benfica
According to Record, Rennes' striker is reportedly back on Benfica's radar. The Lisbon club, which faces Marítimo on Sunday, is also monitoring several internal matters.
Benfica have reportedly reignited their interest in Rennes' striker, according to Record this Saturday. The Portuguese outlet, which headlines the player's return to the Lisbon club's radar, gives no further details on a potential transfer. Rennes, for their part, have made no announcement on the matter.
Benfica prepare for trip to Marítimo
Benfica return to action this Sunday with a trip to Marítimo's ground, counting for the fourth round of the Liga BPI, according to zerozero. The list of players called up for this match has already been revealed. The club coached by Marco Silva, who also compete in the Europa League, recently beat Celtic 4-1 in the second round of that competition, as reported by Bola na Rede.
Marco Silva and the attacking options
Several Portuguese media outlets have highlighted the depth of Benfica's squad. Bola na Rede states that Marco Silva has three, possibly four, alternatives for the left-wing position. The same outlet underlines the attacking competition between Vangelis Pavlidis and Jhon Durán, both in search of goals. Youngster Gabriel Índio, an undisputed starter with the B team, is impressing and catching the coach's attention, according to Bola na Rede.
Marco Silva also praised the progress of Gianluca Prestianni after the win against Celtic: “He has a long contract with us and he is doing things very well,” he said, as quoted by Bola na Rede. The coach also confirmed a starter for that match, according to A Bola.
A former Benfica player and other news
A Bola reports that a former Benfica player, who scored for Qarabag and then for Celtic, admits that “Benfica are strong.” Elsewhere, a former target of the Lisbon club is impressing Fàbregas, who describes him as “a player who makes the difference,” according to A Bola.
Record finally highlights Marco Silva’s qualities, presented as “a master at building teams,” with figures to back up the offensive explosion of his players.
