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Juventus FC x SL Benfica Squad List - 01 August 2012 |
Jorge Jesus took 21 players to Geneva this morning for a friendly fixture against Serie A champions Juventus FC.
Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar continues sidelined with injury alongside Serbian defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic.
New signing (yet to be officially stated by the club) Eduardo Salvio has not made the trip after having his medical yesterday afternoon.
Juventus FC x SL Benfica kicks-off Wednesday 1st August at 18:00 BST in Stade de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland.
The 21 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Luisão, Maxi Pereira, Garay, Jardel, Luisinho and Melgarejo
Midfielders: Javi García, Bruno César, Nolito, Ola John, Nicolás Gaitán, Carlos Martins, Witsel and Enzo Perez
Forwards: Cardozo, Saviola, Michel, Alan Kardec and Mora
Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar continues sidelined with injury alongside Serbian defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic.
New signing (yet to be officially stated by the club) Eduardo Salvio has not made the trip after having his medical yesterday afternoon.
Juventus FC x SL Benfica kicks-off Wednesday 1st August at 18:00 BST in Stade de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland.
The 21 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Luisão, Maxi Pereira, Garay, Jardel, Luisinho and Melgarejo
Midfielders: Javi García, Bruno César, Nolito, Ola John, Nicolás Gaitán, Carlos Martins, Witsel and Enzo Perez
Forwards: Cardozo, Saviola, Michel, Alan Kardec and Mora
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