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Benfica boss hints at Celtic lifeline with ‘B team’ claim ahead of Europa League clash

Benfica boss Marco Silva has been speaking ahead of his side's Europa League clash with Celtic.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1:01 PM

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Benfica head coach Marco Silva revealed he could rotate his squad and field B-team players against Celtic.
Silva noted fatigue among his players following international duty and a 2-0 domestic victory against Vitoria.
Benfica opened their Europa League league phase campaign with an away victory against AC Milan.

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Benfica manager Marco Silva has indicated he may rotate his starting lineup and field B-team players in their upcoming Europa League match against Celtic on Thursday. Silva cited player fatigue following the international break and their recent 2-0 league win over Vitoria, noting that several squad members require assessment before making final decisions.

The Portuguese club entered the contest following an away victory against AC Milan in their opening European fixture. The Celtic Bhoys argues that any squad rotation from Benfica would provide a major boost to Celtic, who face a difficult test in Lisbon after an underwhelming display against Ferencvaros.

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