Benfica manager Bruno Lage on work load:

"We need to rest because this tournament is very hard, very difficult. We are reaching 21 days together with the same routine. It is very hard mentally and physically and we will need a rest for the next phase. The players will need potentially 14 days of rest. And after that we will have 17-18 days to prepare for the Supercup on a Thursday. It is a huge challenge to compare the team to compete 90 minutes against a strong opponent."

Also mentions Benfica are in the Champions League play-offs.

[via Nizaar Kinsella]

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