Benfica v Portimonense preview

Benfica v Portimonense

Jorge Jesus has taken a gamble in the selection for the game versus Portimonense.

In what seems like a chance to rest some of the players for the coming European game against PSG in France on Thursday.

First choice keeper Roberto has been rested alongside Fabio Coentrao and Carlos Martins was also allowed to stay home (or watch from the stands).

Jesus has drafted in Jose Fernadez and Airton (should he recover from a mild illness) with Carole the young French left back included in the squad.

With Luisao, Maxi Pereira and Javi Garcia all suspended for the game, Jesus will have to reshuffle the defence whilst giving some players their much needed rest.

Although Benfica will host the team that currently is bottom if the league, Jorge Jesus has promised that the team has the responsibility to win the game, with Portimonense looking to climb off the foot of the table.

The Mister has also expressed his delight at the call up of Salvio and Gaitan into the Argentina for two friendly games.

Guarda-redes: Moreira e & Júlio César.
Defwnders: Luís Filipe, Sidnei, Jardel, Carole, César Peixoto, Roderick.
Midfielders: Fernández, Airton, Felipe Menezes, Nico Gaitán, Aimar, Salvio.
Forwards: Saviola, Cardozo, Weldon, Nuno Gomes Alan Kardec, Franco Jara.

I myself will see that victory happen live from my streaming computer, in my London pad;

Benfica v Portimonense
13th March 2011, KO 20:15