FC Porto have chosen to protect two of their players for the classic match against Benfica. Danish midfielder Rasmus Winther Froholdt has already completed the FIFA medical protocol for concussions, but the club's medical department does not intend to risk using him. This decision comes at a time of medical precaution on the part of FC Porto's structure.
Polish winger Piotr Pietuszewski could represent FC Porto's big weapon for this decisive match. His possible inclusion in the starting eleven emerges as an important trump card for Sérgio Conceição's team to face Benfica.
The FIFA concussion protocol, which Froholdt has already fully completed, establishes rigorous guidelines for the return to sporting activity after episodes of cerebral concussion. However, despite being clinically cleared, FC Porto prefers to ensure all precautions before reintegrating the player.
This classic between FC Porto and Benfica marks another episode in the rivalry between the two clubs, with FC Porto preparing carefully at a medical level for the match, ensuring that no player is forced to compete before being totally ready.
