Oscar Cardozo returns to Benfica line-up, Vitor Pereira under pressure at FC Porto
Paraguayan striker to start against Beira-Mar
Benfica star, Oscar Cardozo, is in contention to start the club’s Primeira Liga clash against Beira-Mar on the 23rd of October.
The Paraguayan International has recently been in and out of the starting line-up but remains one of the most potent attacking weapon available to coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus.
Being in imperious form this campaign, the attacker has netted an impressive tally of 8 goals and is touted to be on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. It was even rumoured that Cardozo might seek a transfer away from Estadio da Luz in the summer;
however he decided to stay with the Reds.
Recently the front-man was not included in the squad to face Portuguese Cup opponents, Portimonense and only featured in the UEFA Champions League as a late substitute, where he also scored the winner.
His omission was probably a tactical decision by the manager to retain fresh legs for the Liga Sagres season and the attacker will be rearing to go at Estadio Municipal in Aveiro.
With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720 Cardozo leading the Benfica line, Beira-Mar face a tough task despite being at home and will have to outshine the visitors in all manners if they are to gain a positive result from the game.
Vitor Pereira feeling the pressure at Estadio do Dragao
FC Porto boss, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira, is beginning to feel the pressure at the club following a string of poor performances from the reigning Liga Sagres champions.
Last term, the Portistas were guided to an unprecedented quadruple by Andre Villas-Boas and the expectations to replicate their feats have taken a toll on the current trainer.
The Dragons have experienced a dip in form, as they have stuttered in the UEFA Champions League, while draws have placed them second in the league standings.
While against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nacional-c39984, a poor result will not derail their campaign but if things continue like this, the club will be out of Europe far quicker than expected.
With the label of invincibles on their back, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 at the helm.
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