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Anticipating a "Champions" match with AC Milan, Marco Silva rotates to avoid injuries
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Anticipating a "Champions" match with AC Milan, Marco Silva rotates to avoid injuries

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 20:32

Benfica faces AC Milan in a Champions League match, and coach Marco Silva will proceed with rotations in the team to avoid injuries. The coach highlighted that there is concern due to the tight schedule, with four games in just 11 days.

Despite the demanding schedule, Marco Silva stated that he is not thinking about the next game against FC Porto, focusing only on the immediate confrontation against the Italians.

Benfica has never managed to beat AC Milan in official matches throughout its history. This statistical fact puts the Portuguese team in a psychologically unfavorable position ahead of this European challenge.

The physical management of the players thus becomes a priority for the encarnado coach, who intends to arrive at the most important games of the season with the full squad available and in good physical condition.

Why this matters

Benfica fans in Portugal closely follow the team's preparation for a difficult European knockout, where the negative record against the Milan side adds pressure. Marco Silva's management between Champions and the classic against FC Porto reveals the delicate balance the coach faces in a tight schedule. WHY: Portuguese readers follow with interest Benfica's European campaign, especially against a historic opponent like AC Milan against whom they have never won. Marco Silva's management between Champions and the classic against FC Porto shows the pressure on the coach to keep the team competitive on all fronts.

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