João Malheiro says who Benfica’s next right-back should be | OneFootball

Benfica’s usual starter on the right flank has suffered an injury that forces the coaching staff to find immediate alternatives. Alexander Bah will be unavailable to the Eagles’ coach in the upcoming matches, opening up a spot in Glorioso’s back line.

The Danish international’s absence has sparked strong debate over the solutions available in the Eagles’ squad for the challenges ahead. João Malheiro joined the discussion to back Daniel Banjaqui.

"With Bah’s injury, the young right-back, a world champion at under-17 level, could be called up to start for Benfica," he wrote on his Facebook account, placing his trust in the youngster developed at Seixal — and highly praised by António Oliveira.

Born in Lisbon, Banjaqui took his first steps in football with Real SC before moving to Benfica in 2018, at just ten years of age. From then on, he worked his way up through the youth ranks until, on December 17, 2025, José Mourinho gave him the chance to make his debut at the highest level.

before handing him a place in the starting lineup against Estrela da Amadora (a 4-0 rout) and Tondela (a 0-0 draw).

Watch Daniel Banjaqui’s goal for the Under-21 national team:

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