[b]Jorge Jesus has taken 18 players to north of Portugal for today's League Cup Group D clash against Moreirense.[b]

Bruno César and Gaitán miss out after having returned a couple of days later from their holidays whilst Artur has been rested.

Luisão and Carlos Martins are out due to injuries whilst Pablo Aimar has been left out despite being injure-free.

Moreirense FC x SL Benfica kicks-off today 16:00 GMT at Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in Moreira de Cónegos.

The 18 players called up are:

Goalkeepers: Paulo Lopes and Mika
Defenders: Maxi Pereira, Garay, Jardel, Luisinho and Melgarejo
Midfielders: André Almeida, Matic, André Gomes, Enzo Perez, Nolito, Salvio and Ola John
Forwards: Cardozo, Lima, Rodrigo and Kardec