Artur
Imposing, experienced keeper who made a couple of vital saves against Newcastle, he looks susceptible in the air and doesn’t enjoy physical battles at set pieces.
Imposing, experienced keeper who made a couple of vital saves against Newcastle, he looks susceptible in the air and doesn’t enjoy physical battles at set pieces.
Andre Almeida
Full-back comes in for the suspended Maxi Pereira and Chelsea may be able to exploit the youngster’s lack of experience on the big stage.
Full-back comes in for the suspended Maxi Pereira and Chelsea may be able to exploit the youngster’s lack of experience on the big stage.
Luisao
The Benfica captain, a strong defender whose battle against Fernando Torres will be one of the key areas of the game. A ball-playing centre-back who took time to adapt to Portuguese football but has performed well in the Europa League.
The Benfica captain, a strong defender whose battle against Fernando Torres will be one of the key areas of the game. A ball-playing centre-back who took time to adapt to Portuguese football but has performed well in the Europa League.
Enzo Perez
Tidy little footballer who has made five appearances for Argentina, he is back in the Benfica side after serious injury and adapted well to a central holding role. Very rarely gives the ball away and always looking for a killer pass.
Tidy little footballer who has made five appearances for Argentina, he is back in the Benfica side after serious injury and adapted well to a central holding role. Very rarely gives the ball away and always looking for a killer pass.
Nemanja Matic
The name may be familiar, but Chelsea fans may not recognise the player who was man of the match in both games against Newcastle. He has matured, he ghosts round the midfield, breaks up play and keeps possession. A manager’s dream.
The name may be familiar, but Chelsea fans may not recognise the player who was man of the match in both games against Newcastle. He has matured, he ghosts round the midfield, breaks up play and keeps possession. A manager’s dream.
Lima
Plays just behind the main striker and thrived in the role in his first season with Benfica, netting 16 times this season. Powerful and direct, he can pick a pass too and frequently engages the men on the flanks to then bomb forward.
Plays just behind the main striker and thrived in the role in his first season with Benfica, netting 16 times this season. Powerful and direct, he can pick a pass too and frequently engages the men on the flanks to then bomb forward.
Eduardo Salvio
The third Argentina international likely to start tonight, although he has been in out of the team Benfica team. A joy to watch, constantly busy on the wing and plays in an area which makes him so hard to mark.
The third Argentina international likely to start tonight, although he has been in out of the team Benfica team. A joy to watch, constantly busy on the wing and plays in an area which makes him so hard to mark.
Oscar Cardozo
If anyone possesses the magic to beat Chelsea, it is this man. The 30-year-old Paraguay striker has scored 31 in 42 for Benfica this season and while he may not possess much pace, at 6ft4in, he has a presence and mobility in the box which makes him one of the most feared strikers in Europe.
If anyone possesses the magic to beat Chelsea, it is this man. The 30-year-old Paraguay striker has scored 31 in 42 for Benfica this season and while he may not possess much pace, at 6ft4in, he has a presence and mobility in the box which makes him one of the most feared strikers in Europe.
And also...
Rodrigo
Yes, this is the fella that was on loan at Bolton. Played well against Newcastle, he was busy and lively, and should feature at some point.
Yes, this is the fella that was on loan at Bolton. Played well against Newcastle, he was busy and lively, and should feature at some point.
Ola John
Completes the attacking options, the brother of Collins John is a Holland interntaional and another pacey and direct striker who can play on the wing and deliver for Cardozo.
Completes the attacking options, the brother of Collins John is a Holland interntaional and another pacey and direct striker who can play on the wing and deliver for Cardozo.
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