Benfica awaiting response on trio of injured players

Benfica have a very important Champions League encounter on Tuesday when they host Spanish club Real Sociedad, Benfica are still looking for their first points of this seasons campaign in a game that has turned into a must win for the Eagles.

Benfica looks set to go into the game missing three of their regular starters with Angel di Maria, Orkun Kokcu and Alexander Bah all recovery from injuries, the trio have yet to complete a full training with the club since before the international break.

Benfica's medical department will re-evaluate the players today in Seixal but manager Roger Schmidt is in no hurry to use the trio unless they are given the green light to play as he looks to avoid a relapse in their injuries.

The club knows the importance of Tuesday's game and will look for others on the squad to step up in their absences.

 

Benfica put on a show in Azores in Taca de Portugal encounter

Benfica traveled to the Azores island of Terceira to take on Lusitania in their third round Taca de Portugal match up and showed their prowess in a resounding 4-1 victory over their over matched foes. Benfica scored a pair of goals in each half with their opponents chipping in a goal from the penalty spot just before the end of the first half.

Benfica got goals from four different marksmen with Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Arthur Cabral and Tiago Gouveia all finding their names on the game sheet. With the victory Benfica now advance to the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal and await to find out their next opponents in this prestigious tournament.

Fenerbahce looking at Benfica midfielder Florentino

Current Turkish League leaders Fenerbahce are looking to reinforce their midfield with a defensive minded player and have their eyes on Benfica midfielder Florentino according to CNN Turkey.

Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal has presented the board with a list of midfielders he likes and highlighted on that list is the name of Florentino Luis. The 24 year old has been a long time favourite of the Turkish side but Benfica's current financial demands have continued to be a stumbling block in making the move possible.

Florentino is signed with Benfica until the summer of 2027 and has a buy clause of €120M, current Benfica bench boss Roger Schmidt is against moving the midfielder who he feels is a valuable part of the club.

Fenerbahce have their work cut out for them if they are to land this coveted player and do not seem to have the financial might to make this move happen.