Attacking player Georgiy Sudakov and goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin will play the match in the 1/16 final of the Portuguese Cup against Athletic Portugal in reserve. Benfica's press service reported this.

Sudakov recently recovered from discomfort in the muscles of the left thigh, due to which he lost the balance of the national team of Ukraine.

Previously, the Portuguese media indicated that his injury was not serious, and the club hoped for the emergence of a 23-star midfielder from the Cup team. If you need it, it will also be ready before the Champions League match against Ajax 25 leaves fall.

The Athletic - Benfica match will start on Friday, the 21st of leaf fall, at 22:30 Kyiv time.