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Benfica: El Karouani and Echeverri behind Palhinha

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo4 September 2026 at 08:19

Benfica presented two new signings who arrived at the club with physical limitations. El Karouani and Echeverri reported to the Estádio da Luz not at the peak of their physical condition, which means they will need time to reach optimal competitive rhythm.

In contrast, João Palhinha presented himself in excellent physical shape. The Portuguese midfielder arrived at the club already at his best, unlike his two teammates.

This situation creates logistical challenges for Benfica's technical team, which will have to manage training differently while waiting for the two signings to reach the required level to compete.

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