Toulouse faces a challenging encounter this Thursday evening as they embark on a journey to Estádio da Luz to take on Benfica Lisbon in the 1/16 finals of the Europa League. The French outfit, led by Carles Martinez Novell, will receive a significant boost with the return of Cape Verdean international Logan Costa.
Costa rejoins the Toulouse squad after an impressive month representing his country in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast.
Recognized as one of the standout and highly sought-after defenders in the tournament, Costa now shifts his focus back to club duties to aid Toulouse in their challenging journey.
His exceptional positional sense and adept recovery skills make him an invaluable asset for Toulouse in the upcoming clash.
The towering 22-year-old central defender is highly anticipated to secure a spot in the starting lineup, marking his 24th appearance of the season for Toulouse, the winner of the 2023 Coupe de France.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m., and Costa’s presence is expected to fortify Toulouse’s defensive line.
The probable composition of Toulouse for the evening includes:
Remains – Desler, Costa, Nicolaisen, Mo. Diarra – Casseres or Spierings, Sierro (captain) – Babicka or Dönnum, Gboho or Schmidt, Suazo – Dallinga.
As Toulouse seeks to navigate through the Europa League challenges, the return of Logan Costa is poised to play a pivotal role in the team’s strategy, offering defensive stability and resilience against Benfica Lisbon.
