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Fortuna Düsseldorf x SL Benfica Squad List - 10 August 2012 |
Twenty-two players have traveled to Germany this evening where they will face Fortuna Düsseldorf in the final friendly of pre-season 2012/13 on Saturday.
Benfica's competitive season begins with a Liga game against Braga next week which leaves manager Jorge Jesus with this final game for preparation. New signing Salvio has been included in the squad list.
Spanish under-21 international forward Rodrigo also joins his teammates for the first time this season after returning from Olympic duty. Uruguayan striker, rumoured to have joined River Plate on a loan deal, has been excluded.
Despite being reported fit, Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar has stayed in Lisbon.
Fortuna Düsseldorf x SL Benfica kicks-off Saturday11th August at 20:30 BST in Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany.
The 22 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Melgarejo, Miguel Vítor, Jardel and Luisinho
Midfielders: Witsel, Carlos Martins, Salvio, Nolito, Bruno César, Matic, Javi García, Enzo Pérez and Ola John
Forwards: Saviola, Cardozo, Rodrigo Machado and Kardec
Benfica's competitive season begins with a Liga game against Braga next week which leaves manager Jorge Jesus with this final game for preparation. New signing Salvio has been included in the squad list.
Spanish under-21 international forward Rodrigo also joins his teammates for the first time this season after returning from Olympic duty. Uruguayan striker, rumoured to have joined River Plate on a loan deal, has been excluded.
Despite being reported fit, Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar has stayed in Lisbon.
Fortuna Düsseldorf x SL Benfica kicks-off Saturday11th August at 20:30 BST in Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany.
The 22 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Melgarejo, Miguel Vítor, Jardel and Luisinho
Midfielders: Witsel, Carlos Martins, Salvio, Nolito, Bruno César, Matic, Javi García, Enzo Pérez and Ola John
Forwards: Saviola, Cardozo, Rodrigo Machado and Kardec
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