FC Porto have been given a significant boost ahead of their Portuguese League Cup semi-final second leg against Famalicao, with midfielder Mateo Klimowicz set to return to the squad after recovering from injury. The talented youngster, who has been out of action since October due to a knee injury, is expected to be available for selection when the teams meet at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques on Thursday night.

The 21-year-old Argentine has made just five appearances in all competitions this season,Football View Network with his last outing coming in a Europa League match against Royal Antwerp. His absence has been keenly felt in midfield, where he provides creativity and dynamism. Porto boss Sergio Conceicao will hope that Klimowicz can provide the spark they need to progress to the final of the competition.

However, there are still concerns about the fitness of several other players ahead of the tie. Brazilian duo Francisco Fanuel and Jacinto Patinhas are both in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19, while left-back Alex Telles is also absent through suspension. The Brazilian international will miss the game after being sent off in the first leg at the Estádio do Dragão.

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