Fringe Players - What's Next?

With the December/January transfer window approaching fast, i'd like to look at some of the fringe players that were given a chance in the Carlsberg Cup and speculate on what will become of them.

Butt - The German did have sort of a conspicuous start against Estrela in the first round, but against Setubal he showed that he is a good keeper. He had a couple of incomplete saves, but he also had an incredible save ( the first one of the 1st Setubal goal) he will remain in the squad, Moreira is going to take sometime to reach 100% and game form. The German will most likely be in action in the Portuguese Cup and will be bitting Quim's heels waiting for any slip up. It's early to predict if he will be with the club next year, but he won't stay as a number 2, the Club won't keep him either.

Miguelito - 3 games. 3 poor performances, this player is not talented enough to play for Benfica. Although still young, Miguelito has not developed as Benfica expected, It's his second year and he has not broken into the first team, and although he has Leo as competition this player does not seem to even be close enough to Leo's level or to even give him competition for a spot. If Benfica hits the market for a left back, he is on the loan/transfer list.

Zoro - The Ivory Coast international came to Benfica on a free. Having played in Italy, one expected him to be a lot better than what he has shown. He was involved in the 2 Setubal goals, The first one, setting up a close range shot for the opposing forward that ended up in the back of the net, and the second goal giving too much room inside the box for the forward to pick his corner. He has to compete with David Luiz and Edcarlos for the spot, once David Luiz is healthy he will not even be in the call up sheet. Not to mention that Katsou can also play in that position. He either develops into a semi decent right/left back or he will be watching a lot of games on the tele.

Luis Felipe - I think Benfica rushed into going and getttng this player. If they had taken a little more time in searching they would have found someone better than him for sure. Nelson is in the late stages of recuperation and Maxi is the other alternative for the right side. He looks to be the odd man out, even though he might remain in the squad.

Andres Diaz - Still a young player, but does not show enough to break into the squad this year. Let's not forget he is part of the World Champion u-19 squad for Argentina. his destiny will most likely go through a loan possibly in Argentina.
Fabio Coentrao - Fabio might have potential but he is not ready for the "big leagues" yet.. He will most likely go on loan haqs he has failed to show anything, not to mention the left mid/left winger position already has Rodriguez and Di Maria as candidates.

Dabao - The Chinese forward will surely be loaned out come January, as Benfica will hit the market looking for a forward. He's still young and still needs tons of experience.

Bergessio - Benfica will not give up on this player so easily, they will let him work for the rest of the season. His work rate and his playing style will keep him in the squad.

As for the Juniors - Miguel Vitor and Romeu Ribeiro - their future is up in the air. They can remain with the club as they are still juniors or they can go out on loan in order to gain experience. I think they will stay at the club.

Adu - Adu has earned a spot on the squad and remains to be one of the first options off the bench.

There was word from Camacho that he would like to trim the squad from 30 to 23. Which would mean 7 players would be on their way out, wether on loan or on a buy. If Benfica goes to the market in january, which everything points out that they will, you are looking at possibly 10 players out. So besides the 6 obvious one's i just mentioned above, We're looking at possibly 3-4 others.
It's a bit early to say for sure, i will look at the possibilities in the near future.