Heads up! Sudakov gets big news at a crucial moment for Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica continue to prepare for the new season, and there is some news that promises to please Marco Silva. After missing the Eagles’ last pre-season fixture, one of the players most eagerly awaited by the fans is once again fit to be included among the coaching staff’s options against Flamengo.

This is Georgiy Sudakov, who has fully recovered from the minor lower back injury that kept him out of the friendly against Estrela da Amadora. The Ukrainian midfielder was rested as a precaution, since the physical issue had already affected him at certain moments last season, but he no longer has any limitations and is ready to return to competition.

Expectations surrounding the Ukrainian international are high. After a first season marked by adaptation difficulties and a few physical setbacks, Sudakov sees 2026/27 as an opportunity to show all the quality that led Benfica to invest in signing him.

That confidence is shared by Marco Silva, who has already had very complimentary words for the Benfica player. At his presentation, the coach highlighted: "Sudakov has the profile of a player who normally performs well in my teams. I believe in him a lot", showing total conviction in the midfielder’s abilities.

With his return to training without any limitations, everything indicates that Sudakov could get minutes in the next test against Flamengo. The match will be an important opportunity for the player to start gaining competitive rhythm and show that he is ready to take on a more prominent role in a season in which the expectations around him are higher than ever.

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