The big reveal from UEFA on Wednesday confirmed the squads for the Champions League league phase. Thirty-six clubs submitted their rosters for the upcoming competition. Benfica, ever one to play with heart, registered all 30 players from its main squad. This move included some faces fans haven’t seen on the pitch in a while due to long-term injuries.
Among those named are defenders Bah and Manu Silva, along with midfielder Bruma and young talent Nuno Félix. It’s a clear signal of belief in every single player. Optimism is brewing that Manu and Bah might even rejoin the action for the final matches of this phase. This stage of the tournament stretches all the way to late January. While no firm dates are set for their return, there’s a strong hope at the club’s training ground, Seixal, that both could contribute.
The "Eagles" are bringing their full strength to Europe. This comprehensive list shows the depth they hope to call upon.
The Full Roster Set for Europe
- Goalkeepers: Trubin, Samuel Soares, Diogo Ferreira*
- Defenders: Obrador, António Silva, Bah, Dedic, Dahl, Otamendi, Tomás Araújo, Gonçalo Oliveira*, Joshua Wynder*, Leandro Santos*
- Midfielders: Enzo Barrenechea, Aursnes, Sudakov, Manu Silva, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Ríos, Nuno Félix*, João Veloso*, Diogo Prioste*
- Forwards: Ivanovic, Lukebakio, Pavlidis, Schjelderup, Prestianni, Bruma, Henrique Araújo, João Rego*
Players marked with an asterisk (*) are registered on the B list.
