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Benfica’s Potential Lineup & Key Players for champions League Match Against Qarabag
Benfica faces Qarabag in the frist round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, with several key considerations impacting the starting lineup. The availability of right-back Nikola Dedic is uncertain, pending a final fitness test, but initial reports are encouraging https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/2023/09/18/benfica-dedic-prova-final-qarabag-20341911.html. Should Dedic be unable to play, coach bruno Lage has several options, each with its own implications for team balance.
Right-Back Alternatives:
If Dedic is ruled out, Lage could turn to:
* Tomás araújo: Typically a center-back, Araújo can fill in at right-back, but this would require adjustments to the central defence.
* Fredrik Aursnes: A versatile midfielder, Aursnes has experience at right-back.However, deploying him there would necessitate changes in midfield and perhaps the attacking lineup.
* samuel Dahl: The Swedish left-back has previously played on the right flank for Benfica, but his inclusion would likely mean a start for Alejandro Obrador at left-back, who has limited first-team experience with only one appearance for the club.
* Leandro Santos: A more straightforward replacement, Santos is a dedicated right-back option.
Sudakov’s Potential Debut:
ukrainian midfielder Heorhii Sudakov is poised for his Champions League debut and first appearance under Bruno Lage. Signed as a creative force, Sudakov came on as a substitute in Benfica’s recent match against Santa Clara https://www.record.pt/futebol/primeira-liga/benfica/sudakov-e-o-novo-benfica-de-bruno-lage-8999999. Lage is looking for fresh ideas and qualities to unlock Qarabag’s defense, and Sudakov could provide that spark.
Primary Topic: Benfica’s preparation for their Champions League match against Qarabag,focusing on potential lineup changes due to player availability and the anticipated debut of Heorhii Sudakov.
Primary Keyword: Benfica Qarabag
Secondary Keywords: Bruno Lage, Heorhii Sudakov, Nikola Dedic, Champions League, Benfica lineup, Portuguese football, team news.