Sudakov set for big news ahead of Benfica v Qarabag | OneFootball

Sudakov could go straight into Benfica’s starting eleven for the match against Qarabag. After the draw against Santa Clara, the Eagles’ coach wants to see his team respond in the best possible way in the first round of the Champions League group stage, and may even make changes to the starting lineup.

In the last match, against Santa Clara, the Ukrainian international was brought on in the 73rd minute, replacing Andreas Schjelderup. The first impressions left by Sudakov excited the Benfica fans, and apparently, Bruno Lage also liked what he saw and is preparing to start the attacking midfielder in the starting eleven.

Although his debut in the Sacred Mantle was not as he had hoped, Sudakov made a point of leaving a message to the Clube da Luz fans on social media: “My first steps at home in Estádio da Luz. Incredible atmosphere, thank you for the warm welcome from the Benfica fans.”

Georgiy Sudakov – valued at 32 million euros – was officially announced as a Benfica signing on August 30. The playmaker arrived at Clube da Luz from Shakhtar Donetsk for 27 million euros, plus 5 million in add-ons. The Ukrainian club also retained 25% of a future sale, according to Benfica.

Benfica will host Qarabag next Tuesday, September 16, at 8:00 pm, at Estádio da Luz. The match is part of the first round of the Champions League. Besides the Azerbaijani team, Bruno Lage’s side will face Chelsea (away), Newcastle (away), Bayer Leverkusen (home), Ajax (away), Napoli (home), Juventus (away), and Real Madrid (home).

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