Marco Silva fears the January schedule and emphasizes that qualification for the Europa League is to be secured quickly

Marco Silva emphasizes the importance of securing direct qualification for the Europa League quickly to avoid a congested January schedule. Benfica aims to win their upcoming matches against Lech Poznan, Viktoria Plzen, and OFI Creta to ensure qualification without needing to focus on playoff games. Silva acknowledges the quality of their opponents and the need for his team to adapt, especially with player rotations due to injuries. He also confirmed that Lenglet will miss the next match due to injury but hopes for his return soon. Kaminski, a former Lech Poznan player, reflects on his journey and aims to contribute positively this season.

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