Rodrigo Rêgo and more: see who’s been called up for Nacional v Benfica | OneFootball

Rodrigo Rêgo is one of the big surprises on the list of call-ups heading to Funchal. According to national press reports, the number 67 traveled with the main squad of Benfica, in a group that also includes Manu Silva.

The presence of the young academy player further reinforces José Mourinho's desire to invest in homegrown talent, as was the case in the match against Atlético CP, where Rêgo played the full match at the Estádio do Restelo. After a good performance in the Portuguese Cup, it is possible that the footballer will get his first minutes in the Liga Portugal Betclic.

Manu Silva is also on the same path. The number 16 returned to the Eagles' options when his name appeared on the list for the clash in Amsterdam, where he had the opportunity to gain some minutes to regain match fitness.

However, not all news is good for Benfica. In the same report, the Clube da Luz confirmed that Henrique Araújo was not included in the list of call-ups. Excluded from the trip to Madeira, where he is from, the Reds revealed that the number 39 is dealing with a thigh muscle strain.

Thus, Henrique Araújo joins names like Bruma, Nuno Félix, and Alexander Bah, all under the care of the Reds' medical department. Also on the absence list is Richard Ríos, serving a suspension. José Mourinho addressed the fact that the player will miss the match against the islanders, but did not give importance to the case.

Check out Benfica's call-ups:

Goalkeepers: Trubin, Samuel Soares, Diogo Ferreira.

Midfielders: Aursnes, Manu Silva, João Veloso, Sudakov, Enzo Barrenechea, Leandro Barreiro.

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