Operation Bate Underway.

Benfica has started their preparation for the Europa League's clash against Bate Borisov. The team arrived in Belarus today, and will train in the game stage tomorrow, in preparation for Wednesday's game.
JJ travelled with the following squad:

Keepers: Quim, Moreira and Júlio César.

Defenders: Maxi Pereira, Roderick Miranda, Miguel Vítor, David Luiz, Shaffer and César Peixoto.

Midfieders: Javi Garcia, Ramires, Ruben Amorim, Pablo Aimar, Di María, Fábio Coentrão and Felipe Menezes.

Forwards: Saviola, Cardozo, Nuno Gomes, Weldon and Keirrison

The biggest surprise is Roderick, who was called after both Sidnei and Luisao are unable to give their contribute. Sidnei picked up a muscular mylagia on his thigh, and Luisao continues to recuperate from his appendectomy.

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