Benfica regular stays sharp despite World Cup snub | OneFootball

Sweden did not call up Samuel Dahl, and he is making the most of his holidays in his home country. The left-back was not included in the squad selected by Graham Potter for the 2026 World Cup, so he is entitled to a few weeks of rest after a demanding season in Benfica’s service.

The 23-year-old defender was used in 53 of the 55 matches played by Benfica this season and was in fact the player with the most minutes — 4,597. The rest is necessary for the full-back, who shared several moments from his holiday on social media: “Recharging,” he wrote in the caption.

The Swedish player is still trying to stay in shape during the rest period. A gym in Vasteras posted a video of a workout done by Dahl on Saturday, the day of the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal.

The caption had an ironic tone. “Today is the Champions League final. Unfortunately, Samuel Dahl will not be there because Benfica were eliminated. He will have to settle for training here instead, which is not one of the worst things either”, it says.

This season, playing for Benfica, Samuel Dahl — valued at €13 million — has already made 53 official appearances: 33 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 13 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 4,597 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Swede scored two goals and provided two assists.

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