Benfica to return Todibo to Barca

Benfica have decided to cut the loan of Jean-Clair Todibo short and send him back to FC Barcelona, according to 'Record'. The centre-back has not played a single minute and has no chance of convincing Jorge Jesus, who does not seem to be giving him a chance to make his debut either.

During the press conference prior to the match with Standard Liege in the Europa League, the Portuguese coach acknowledged that he would give entry to several less played players. His team is qualified and plays against the bottom of Group D, but among them will not be the Frenchman.

"Todibo will not be against the Standard. He has been stopped, began to train last week and has no conditions to go to the game, neither physical nor technical. He is not one of the players I am thinking about as a novelty," said Jorge Jesus in the press room.

Meanwhile, his future at Benfica seems doomed. 'O Jogo' pointed out weeks ago that Todibo was in a complicated situation and the club was considering his departure, but it seems that the board has already made the decision and will return to the Camp Nou in January.

His time with the 'eagles' has been marked by injuries, as reflected in the words of Jorge Jesus (who was controversial when talking about PSG-Basaksehir). He has not been called up for any of his matches and his last match was played on 30th May by Schalke 04-Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.

With his return and at the expense of knowing if signings can come, Ronald Koeman would gain at least a cash for his battered defense. However, given the situation, would also have work to get the player ready and match fit.