Trubin to start UEFA Europa League for Benfica, Samuel Soares for league | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Trubin will be Benfica’s starter in the UEFA Europa League, with Samuel Soares kept for league matches.

Trubin had been Benfica’s undisputed first choice for the past three seasons but has lost his place under Marco Silva. The coach has installed Samuel Soares as his regular starter, pushing the Ukrainian down the pecking order.

He is now set to take the European fixtures, a move designed to share minutes with Soares. The plan aims to keep Trubin sharp, protect his market value and maintain competition in goal.

The approach mirrors 2009/2010, when Jorge Jesus used Quim in the league and handed the Europa League to Júlio César.

The switch comes amid clear frustration from the Ukrainian international over a back-up role. Despite that discontent, the club want to extend his contract.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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