Saturday, October 19, 2024

Benfica to kick off Taca de Portugal campaign

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Benfica will kick off their 2024-25 Taca de Portugal campaign against minnow Pevidem later today. Benfica enter the third round of the competition looking to capture their 30th title in the competition and a cup that they last won in 2017.

Benfica's opponents today Pevidem currently play in the fourth tier of the Portuguese pyramid and hail from the Guimaraes region. Benfica should dress a line up that focuses on giving playing time to players that are normally substitutes but will need to be cautious in their approach to avoid a major upset. 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Benfica will be without Prestianni for two weeks

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Benfica received bad news on the return from international duty of youngster Gianluca Prestianni who suffered an ankle injury in his stint with Argentina's U20 side and is set to miss at minimum two weeks of action.

Prestianni has appeared in seven games for Benfica this season across all competitions but he has yet to find the scoresheet in his 275 minutes of action with no goals or any helpers during his time on the field. The 18 year old could miss 5 competitive games for Benfica and the club will assess the injury over the next few weeks.

 

Monday, October 14, 2024

Renato Sanches, remember him? He is set to return from injury

After a tough battle with a muscle injury that kept him out for more than a month, Renato Sanches is back in training with Benfica. This news brings hope to fans and teammates alike. But the real question lingers: how long can he stay fit this time?

Sanches has had a rocky road with injuries throughout his career. It’s like trying to catch a butterfly with a net that has holes in it—no matter how hard he tries, something keeps slipping through. His latest muscle injury sidelined him, making it tough for him to contribute to the team.

Returning to Benfica feels like a comeback story waiting to happen. Sanches has always had the skills that shine bright on the field. He can dribble, pass, and shoot, making him a key player for the team. Benfica, known for its rich history and passionate fans, could be the perfect stage for him to show what he's got.

But will he be able to stay in the game long enough to make an impact? Every time he steps onto the pitch, there’s a shadow of doubt about whether he can remain injury-free. It’s similar to a tightrope walker; one wrong move, and it could all come crashing down.

Injuries have nagged Sanches like an unwelcome guest. His constant setbacks raise eyebrows and cause concern among fans and coaches, which brings his reliability to the squad in question. Sanches has appeared in only two games this season, both as a substitute.

As Sanches resumes training, fans hope this time will be different. With proper conditioning and care, he might just find a way to keep his body in check. But the lingering question remains: is this a fresh start, or just another chapter in a story of struggles?

Benfica fans are eager to see how Sanches will perform and whether he can shake off his injury woes. If he can find that balance between pushing himself and listening to his body, he might just turn the tide.

Sanches is hoping to get into action this upcoming weekend when Benfica enters the Taca de Portugal competition and face Pevidem in third round action.