Enzo Perez and Miguel Vitor to make Benfica return in the opening league fixture against Gil Vicente
Enzo Perez and Miguel Vitor have recuperated from their injuries earlier than expected and are likely to take to the field for Benfica in opening fixture of the Portuguese Primeira Liga against Gil Vicente on August 14.
The duo suffered injuries earlier in the summer and were expected to miss out on the opening encounters of the 2010/2011 season but luckily for Benfica both the players have recovered and are in contention for a place in the team once again.
Perez suffered a ankle sprain during the first half of the UEFA Champions League qualifier against Trabzonspor and despite the warnings of manager Jorge Jesus continued playing the match. Immediately after the interval, the sprain worsened and the attacking
midfielder had to limp off the field.
It was thought the Argentine would be sidelined for some time but he resumed light training recently and is slowly but surely working his way back to fitness.
Miguel Vitor was the unfortunate casualty during Benfica’s pre-season encounter with Anderlecht. The defender had returned from a loan spell at Leicester City and was expected to be involved with the first team this season. In order to test his mettle, the
coach gave him a run out against the Belgian side but the tactic backfired and saw Vitor rupture a muscle in his left-leg.
The centre-back was touted to spend some time on the treatment table and also missed the match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Trabzonspor-c40759. However, in a turn of events, the 22-year-old has hauled himself back into contention for a place in the starting eleven and is likely to
make the bench at the least, when Benfica travel to Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.
While Enzo Perez has been impressive for the Reds after signing from Estudiantes and will probably be first choice if he regains his fitness. Miguel Vitor will not only have to prove his abilities to Jorge Jesus but will have to oust the likes of Luisao
and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ezequiel-Garay-c13071 for a berth in the starting eleven at Estadio da Luz.
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