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If Marco Silva says that Gabriel Índio is going to work with the B team, there are only 3 viable centre-backs

Now27 August 2026 at 16:45

Thursday's edition of Liga NOW debated Marco Silva's decision to send Gabriel Índio to work with the B team, which leaves only three viable centre-backs for the first team. The central point of the discussion focused on Tomás Araújo's injury and physical history, raising the question of whether the club should strengthen with more options capable of immediate impact for the central defence.

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