The Brazilian made a brief cameo in the FA Cup win over Doncaster last Monday, but as manager Oliver Glasner eluded to in his press conference, he is set to get more minutes with the Under-21s this evening.
“We stick to our usual plan now,” Glasner said on Friday. “He [França] trained the whole week, very good. I talked to him today... [he is] preparing for more minutes on Monday evening with our Under-21s.
“We always have a target. Adam [Wharton]’s was 45 minutes at Doncaster, then he played 60 and he wanted to play more. And Matheus’ is quite similar, so I'd say at least 45 when he feels well."
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