The Benfica coach said the defender is on his way to FC Porto, recovering from a knee injury

Nuno Resende, Benfica coach, clears up any controversy surrounding Edu Lamas, the Spanish defender from Benfica who is on his way to FC Porto. at the end of defeat (2-5) Against OC Barcelos, the coach confirmed that Edu Lamas has missed the last four matches due to a knee injury he picked up against Oliverense, on 15 February.

“Edu Lamas was not called up for physical reasons, which is why he hasn’t been called up in the last few matches,” said Nuno Resende, who guarantees that he has the player and that he will not be removed from the group. “Why don’t I say? So far there is no indication otherwise. The athlete was training, he was with the group, everything is calm. Step aside?” [jornalistas] is what they are talking about, we have no indication in this sense. He’s part of the team.”

Regarding the defeat against OC Barcelos, Nuno Resende considers that Minho’s team effectiveness made the difference in Luz.

“OC Barcelos were very efficient and we could have done better. It was a good performance by the opposing goalkeeper that took away the chance to get close. We started well in the second half, but 1-4 took away the possibility of gaining confidence, I have nothing to complain about.” In terms of the dedication of my players, we are first and foremost the result of hard work and consistency, we didn’t just lose with any team, but we really wanted to consolidate the lead.”

Written by Rafael Godinho