Benfica have released their squad for
their upcoming away game today against Belenenses in a Lisbon Derby on August 17 at 2:00pm
WEST. They will select 18 players from the list below at game time to
dress.
Keepers- Vladchodimos, Ivan Zlobin
Defenders- Nuno Tavares, Ruben Dias, Ferro, Alex Grimaldo, Jardel, Joao Ferreira
Midfielders- Florentino, Samaris, Pizzi, Rafa Silva, Caio Lucas, Taarabt, Chiquinho
Forwards- Seferovic, Raul de Tomas, Jota, Carlos Vinicius
Benfica continue to search for young talent to add to their squad and have now been linked with San Lorenzo left back Elias Pereyra. According to reports, San Lorenzo would be open to a loan move for the U20 International who is not a regular first team choice. Benfica would insist on a buy option if any move is to be made with the Argentinian club for the 20 year old.
Benfica have moved into pot 2 of the Champions League group stage draw at the expense of country rivals FC Porto. Porto's elimination at the hands of Krasnodar earlier this week have guaranteed that Benfica will be placed in pot 2 along with Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Napoli, Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk with either Ajax or Lyon earning the final ball in the pot. Benfica's chances of moving on to the Round of 16 have also increased as pot 3 would have seen the club face one of the clubs mentioned along with some of Europe's power house clubs.
The Champions League group stage games will commence in September.
