Andre Almeida returns to Benfica after UD Leiria loan – Report
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 U-21, Andre Almeida, has returned to Benfica after completing his loan at UD Leiria. The midfielder had been playing for Os Lis for the last few months but has now returned to Estadio da Luz and fight for his place in the competitive Reds’ line-up.
Benfica manager, Jorge Jesus, has numerous options in midfield. The tactician has the luxury of choosing from the likes of Nicolas Gaitan, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Axel-Witsel-c7029 for a place in the centre of the park and that number has only increased
with the return of Andre Almeida.
The former Belenenses man had been plying his trade on loan at the Municipal da Marinha Grande and featured for the club nearly five times while scoring once. Despite his decent record, the player wasn’t given an extension in his temporary contract and made
his way back to his employers.
With quality players already being present at the Stadium of Light, the 21-year-old faces an arduous task of establishing himself as the helm. However he remains confident and said that he had grown immensely during his loan spell.
Speaking to reporters, the Selecao International said that although he will be playing in a similar position at Benfica, he has garnered more experience during his time at Leiria and will be looking to cement his place in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ plans.
"The work will be the same as the one which I have been doing at Leiria. I come having played more games and grown in many ways.”
He also added that he wanted to help the Eagles regain their former glory and lead them to silverware in Liga Sagres.
“I come with the aim of helping Benfica to become champions. I had the opportunity to watch them, we are in good form. The team is stronger and more consistent than all the other opponents,” Andre Almeida was quoted as saying.
While he is returning to play for the Lisbon giants, Benfica already have some quality players in the midfield position and dislodging them in the pecking order will be quite a tough task. However Almeida remains confident and will be hoping to impress the
boss with his performances whenever he is picked.
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