The draw of the calendar of the 2025/26 season was an opportunity for the vice-president of Benfica, Sílvio Cervan, to announce his frustration concerning the programming of the Supercoupe Cândido de Oliveira, scheduled against Sporting on July 31. According to Record, Cervan believes that, for their performance in the service of Portuguese football, Benfica players see their “reward” reduced to a shortened vacation and a low pre-season preparation time. He underlined: “Competence is not to speak, it is knowing how to organize and program. Despite his criticism, he assured that the club would be present to try to win the trophy.
This outing comes as Benfica is advancing fast in the constitution of his workforce for the coming season, between injury returns and possible movements on the market. Record reports that Tomás Araújo, absent on the end of last season and at the World Cup to treat a pubalgia, is now able to resume collective training. His return to almost 100 % is good news in a defense looking for stability, especially since another young person, Guilherme Peixoto, trained at the club, has just taken over the management of Twente without compensation.
In parallel, the situation of Bruma remains uncertain; The winger recruited last winter for 6.5 million euros could already change its air if an interesting offer reached LisBotic management. This potential departure, analyzed by record, is added to the reflection on the future of Henrique Araújo, loaned several times and some of which within the club wish to see integration into the offensive rotation.
CERVAN’s critical approach to federal planning contrasts with that displayed by newcomers as Amar dedic. Arrived from the RB Salzburg against ten million euros, the Bosnian right side, according to Record, multiplies the individual preparation sessions in Spain to approach the recovery (July 14) in optimal conditions. His arrival, combined with the prolonged convalescence of Bah, must settle the concerns of staff on the right flank noted last season.
The club therefore addresses the season with ambitions and high expectations – on the ground as behind the scenes. Celvan repeated it: the last championship match will take place at Estoril, in “an emblematic stadium where we want to celebrate the 39th” title. But, in view of the tensions on the calendar and upcoming adjustments in the workforce, the off -season at Luz is announced under the sign of vigilance, both on human management and sports.
Information from record.
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