Luís Freire will have a full squad to pick from upon Rio Ave FC's return to the Primeira Liga. Ukra and Joca will be in competition to start out wide here. Yakubu Aziz should get the nod over André Pereira and Leonardo Ruiz up front. Ivanildo will serve a match ban after being sent off in the last match of 2022/23. Anderson Jesus and Aidara will compete to feature in the middle of the park as a result. 19-year old Diego Rosa could get the nod over Claudemir in the FC Vizela engine room