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The coach has prepared a match with Bevedem with the international players, but must save money in the cup
The preparation for tomorrow's match, against Bevedem, has already included all the players who were at the service of their teams in the last competitive break. Otamendi, Bajrami, Bah, Leandro Barreiro, Amdoni and Schjelderup were already present on Benfica's campus yesterday, but it is not guaranteed that everyone will be part of the delegation that will face the Portuguese championship banner.
It is possible that the Reds coach will make some changes to what was the case in the usual 11 matches and give opportunities to players with fewer minutes. For example, Samuel Soares and Bajrami, who have not made their debut this season in the main team, could be entered in the duel with Bevedem, which will take place in Moreira de Conejos (8:15 p.m.).
On the other hand, expectations regarding Renato Sanchez's ability to play the match declined. The midfielder is in the final stages of recovery from an injury to his right thigh, but should be rested tomorrow. Pristiani, who was injured while playing for the Argentina U-20 national team, will also miss the match. We already know that Thiago Gouveia is still out of the plans.
Written by Nuno Miguel Ferreira and Valter Márquez
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