Some more of the mystery surrounding Jessica Silva’s situation has been revealed. Now, in a note on the official portal, Benfica said that the striker “has undergone treatment,” although it did not specify what kind of injury.
Let us remind you that the 29-year-old Portugal international was not included in the squad for the Champions League match against Lyon, and coach Philippa Patau “postponed the issue” in response to a question at a press conference. Now the coach has spoken to BTV again in anticipation of the BPI League clash with Braga and did not address the issue despite the club briefly mentioning the incident.
Meanwhile, the striker used the social network Instagram to post a photo of Benfica’s poster for the game against Braga, along with emojis of a soccer ball and a red heart.
Regarding the clash with the Arsenalists, scheduled for Saturday at 14:00, Filipa Patao emphasized the unity of the group. “We are, above all, united and united for what remains to be played both at the championship and at the European level. All points and games will matter until the end. We will recover well and focus on what the game against Braga is about. It will be hard. This is a team that is growing and beginning to cement processes. We will of course prepare as best we can to get three more points, which is important to achieve our goals,” the coach said in a statement to BTV.
Benfica face Lyon again next Wednesday in the second leg of the Champions League, so there could be some rotation in the team and fatigue is not an issue. “The team shows that they are in good shape at this stage of the season, despite the fact that we already have a lot of games in hand, more than any opponent. The team is in good shape and at a good level. So, no matter which players I may choose to be in the lineup and squad, everyone will contribute and be at their best to help the team get three more points,” the coach stressed.
The clinical report includes, in addition to Jessica Silva, Leticia Almeida, who is recovering from a right knee injury, Lais Araujo, who was substituted against Lyon due to physical complaints and was already training with the team, and Nicole Rasila, who suffered a sprain right ankle, began a rehabilitation protocol.
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