Marco Silva announced that João Palhinha is called up for Benfica's next match. The midfielder can make his debut for the red-and-whites in the match against Estoril, which will be his first opportunity to officially represent the club.
Palhinha joined Benfica as a reinforcement for the midfield area, seeking to strengthen the team's most vulnerable sector. His call-up to the squad of available players comes following a period of adaptation to the new club.
Coach Marco Silva was the one who officially confirmed the player's availability for the match. The expectation is that Palhinha may get minutes in this match, thus marking his debut with the Benfica shirt.
The game against Estoril thus represents an opportunity for the midfielder to showcase his abilities in the new red-and-white project.
