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Marco Silva confirms João Palhinha's call-up for match against Estoril

João Palhinha is included in Benfica's squad for the match against Estoril Praia, but his participation remains uncertain.

30 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, confirmed that midfielder João Palhinha has been called up for the Primeira Liga match against Estoril Praia, which will take place this Monday at 8:15 PM at Estádio da Luz.

During the pre-match press conference, Marco Silva did not disclose whether Palhinha, a recent addition to the team, will play in the game, leaving his debut uncertain.

In addition to Palhinha, the coach also mentioned the call-up of another player, Kaminski.

The match between Benfica and Estoril promises to be an interesting clash, given the context of the season and the expectations surrounding both teams.

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