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SL Benfica x Chelsea FC Squad List - 26 March 2012 |
Jorge Jesus has named his 19-man squad for tomorrow's Champions League Quarter-Final 1st leg encounter against Chelsea FC.
The only change from the previous game sees defender Luís Martins making way for Brazilian midfielder Bruno César who missed the Olhanense game through suspension.
Benfica manager is without first choice centre-back Garay as the Argentine is still recovering from injury whilst January signing Yannick Djaló also remains sidelined, although both players have begun limited training.
The 19 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Eduardo
Defenders: Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Jardel, Miguel Vítor, Emerson and Capdevila
Midfielders: Matic, Javi García, Witsel, Aimar, Bruno César, Nolito and Nico Gaitán
Forwards: Cardozo, Saviola, Nélson Oliveira and Rodrigo
The only change from the previous game sees defender Luís Martins making way for Brazilian midfielder Bruno César who missed the Olhanense game through suspension.
Benfica manager is without first choice centre-back Garay as the Argentine is still recovering from injury whilst January signing Yannick Djaló also remains sidelined, although both players have begun limited training.
The 19 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Eduardo
Defenders: Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Jardel, Miguel Vítor, Emerson and Capdevila
Midfielders: Matic, Javi García, Witsel, Aimar, Bruno César, Nolito and Nico Gaitán
Forwards: Cardozo, Saviola, Nélson Oliveira and Rodrigo
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