Benfica officially goes on vacation. As soon as the game in Vila do Conde ended, where the Reds went no further than a 1-1 draw, Roger Schmidt informed the players that they were free from any further commitments in Seixal and could begin a rest period that would last until second half of July.
The start of the 2024/25 season depends on the result of the Europa League final scheduled for the 22nd between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen. If the Germans win the trophy, the Eagles will go straight to the group stage of the Champions League, and if the Italians win, the scenario will become more complicated. If they do not finish in the top 4 of the Italian League (in 5th place, 4 points behind Bologna, but with one game less), Gasperini’s team could push the Eagles into the 3rd qualifying round, with games scheduled at 6/7. and August 13.
Players then go on holiday with a specific preparation plan because, in addition to rest and relaxation, it is important to stay active so that their physical level does not drop too much. As for Marcos Leonardo, Neres, Ba and Arthur Cabral, who finished the season with minor physical complaints, they have a recovery plan to get back to 100% soon. Di Maria, who missed the Vila do Conde game with a problem with his right adductor muscle, is out of contract and it has not yet been decided whether he will extend it or not. Preparations for the next season are in full swing and the pre-season work program should be published shortly.
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