Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League Cup.
Missing Players
Braga
Benfica
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Francisco Moura | Out | |
Rui Fonte | Out | |
Nicolás Gaitán | Out | |
Paulinho | Doubtful | |
Lucas Piazón | Doubtful |
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
André Almeida | Out | |
Gilberto | Out | |
Jan Vertonghen | Out | |
Álex Grimaldo | Out | |
Diogo Gonçalves | Out | |
Luca Waldschmidt | Out | |
Éverton Cebolinha | Out | |
Nicolás Otamendi | Out | |
Nuno Tavares | Out |
Team News
Braga
Benfica
- Paulinho is still recovering from a muscular problem and is a doubt for Wednesday. Abel Ruiz and Schettine will compete to replace him if he fails to recover.
- New signing Lucas Piazon could feature from the bench if he manages to recover from muscular discomfort.
- Iuri Medeiros could give Fransérgio a rest a start behind the striker here.
- Benfica have been rocked by a COVID-19 outbreak at the club, with 17 new cases found among staff and players.
- They have confirmed Gilberto, Jan Vertonghen, Alejandro Grimaldo, Diogo Goncalves and Gian-luca Waldschmidt have all tested positive and are therefore unavailable.
- Otamendi and Nuno Tavares have also tested positive for COVID-19. Ferro and Todibo will compete to feature at centre-back, while Franco Cervi might be adapted to left-back as a result.
- Everton has tested negative for COVID-19, but must self-isolate, with Rafa set to feature out wide.