Anatoliy Trubin poised for Benfica starting spot return
The Ukrainian goalkeeper is set to challenge Samuel Soares for the starting role following his competitor's recent errors.
🌍Світовий футболPhoto: Sport-Express
Key points
- Trubin eyes return to starting XI
- Soares faces criticism for defensive errors
- Upcoming cup and European matches are key
Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin is looking to reclaim his place in Benfica's starting lineup for the domestic league. His primary rival, Samuel Soares, has come under intense scrutiny following a costly error during the match against Estrela Amadora, which has raised doubts about his reliability in goal.
While manager Marco Silva previously favored Soares for his superior ability to play out from the back, his recent defensive lapses have prompted a re-evaluation of the goalkeeping hierarchy. Conversely, Trubin has been gaining valuable experience in the Europa League and the League Cup, earning praise from the coaching staff for his consistent development.
The upcoming fixtures against Torreense in the Portuguese Cup and Viktoria Plzeň in the Europa League will be pivotal for the 25-year-old Ukrainian. A strong performance in these matches could be the catalyst for Trubin to re-establish himself as the club's number one choice in the Primeira Liga.
Source Sport-Express — sport-express.ua/football/50321-trubin-mozhe-povernutisya-v-osnovu-benf… ↗
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