Tomás Araújo back for Benfica v Tondela, but his spot is uncertain | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo was out of the Eagles' main team since the Club World Cup, and returned in Benfica - Tondela

Bruno Lage guaranteed that António Silva would be a starter against Fenerbahçe, after launching Tomás Araújo to his place, in the 3-0 win against Tondela, in the match last Saturday, August 23. The Benfica coach was present at the press conference after the game and commented on some of his decisions.

"All players have the ability to play, it depends on the ability of each one. I can already say that Trubin and António Silva will start against Fenerbahçe," he began to say, also remembering the Ukrainian goalkeeper, who was on the bench in Benfica - Tondela.

The Benfica coach was then asked about Kerem Akturkoglu's visible frustration at the end of the match: "I don't know, I went to greet the referees and Ivo [Vieira], I congratulated him on the performance, I went to the locker room, I addressed the group and came to prepare for the flash interview and the press conference).

Later, he spoke about the management he has made in Benfica's midfield so far: "Ríos comes from a whole season and today his physical condition was noticeable, it was what lasted the longest. Enzo has been extended. In the first games, he played 60 minutes, then 70, and today he practically played the whole time. Team management has to be done in each method."

"Veloso was left out of the call-up, but let it be clear that he is a boy with enormous talent. He is not forgotten. We have a plan for all players and I believe a lot in Veloso. That's why I gave him the opportunity to play the two pre-season games as a starter. I knew he was going to stay and belong to our squad. He is working to be able to contribute to the team again," he explained, concluding, without forgetting one of Benfica's young promises.

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