Luisao to start training with Benfica on Monday – Portuguese Primeira Liga News
Luisao was on International duty with the Brazil National team at the Copa http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 faced an early exit and the defender will now return to practice with Benfica on Monday.
The Selecao International was involved with the national team at the prestigious South American tournament but did not take to the pitch despite having excellent season on the domestic stage.
The Centre-back is arguably Benfica’s biggest force that prevents the side from leaking goals and besides being the hub of the backline, he is also the skipper of the side. Now in his eighth year at the Portuguese Primeira club, he has shown that he is not
only supremely talented but is also well-versed in the game due to his exposure with the Brazil team.
Although Luisao has not publicly complain of any problems at the helm, it is reported Paris Saint-Germain have lodged their interest for the 30-year-old and he has responded favourably to the proposal
However, leaving Estadio da Luz will be close to impossible for the stalwart, as Benfica are already facing a defensive crisis following the injury to Miguel http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152 Coentrao to Real Madrid.
While manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Emerson-c12442, they are both wingbacks by trade and drafting them into the centre of the defence could be a potential gamble for the Eagles.
Luisao is a vital member of the team and his arrival will not only sort out the defensive problems but it would give the Red officials the time they need to sort out his future at the club.
Benfica now face a stern test in the upcoming weeks and have to face a fierce encounter with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Trabzonspor-c40759 in the two-legged qualifying tie for the UEFA Champions League. Whether they succeed in the match is uncertain but with Luisao rallying the players and
forming the back-bone of the defence they stand a good chance of getting in to Europe’s premier competition once again.
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