Poll: SL Benfica & The Portugal National Team - The Portuguese Trip

The Portuguese Trip

I am going to rise to the top with Benfica. I will reconstruct the team into a League Winning side that has the X-Factor to take on the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, which leads to my ultimate goal being UEFA Champions League Winners. Benfica have always been strong contenders of the Europa League but have always been pipped in the Champions League. Now it is my turn to take on these European sides and win the Champions League.

The Portuguese Trip

My next challenge is the same story is the Portugal National Football Team. This team has had many amazing and talented players and still does, although they haven't all come at the same time, players such as Luis Figo and Cristano Ronaldo who are talented players have not been able to lead their respective teams to success. Portugal have been on the brink of breaking into the big four but have never made it. Portugal currently lack the depth in their first 11 and this will be a challenge as the side has a number of ageing players. Although in saying that players like William Carvalho provide potential for the side to become potential World Cup winners.

The Portuguese Trip

Benfica sign Walpole as First Team Manager

Portuguese outfit SL Benfica have parted ways with Jorge Jesus and have immediately installed unknown manager Scott Walpole. Walpole started his career as a Sunday League Footballer in New Zealand, before a Achilles injury forced him to stop playing. Since then Walpole has retained Job Coaching Qualifications and began as the Benfica U19's Manager but due to his noticed talent he was soon promoted to First Team Manager. It will be interesting to see if Walpole can take Benfica to glory in the seasons to come.

Looks great dude!

You got any idea yet whom you want to buy? Some famous Dutch players maybe?

2015-02-25 07:56#208901 DiabloSpyker : Looks great dude!

You got any idea yet whom you want to buy? Some famous Dutch players maybe?

Thanks DiabloSpyker - I will possibly look to bring in some young Dutch Talents but none of the Robbens

Good luck!

looking forward to seeing the young players who come through the country and replace the top players liked rinaldo and make their name down the road... ill def be keeping my eye on this story and looking forward to reading your story..

Squad Analysis

Best Players

Luisão



Luisão has a long club career spanning more than 400 games with the club, along those years he has 4

Major Titles. Luisão is the current longtime club captain.

Age - 32


Eduardo Salvio



Eduardo is a Argentinian winger he displays both pace & agility which helps him break up defense. He is

also a much experienced player having played 246 games scoring 56 times and has 36 assists to his name

also.

Age - 23


Transfer Targets


Luis Pedro Cavanda (RB)



Luis is a well rounded Right Back currently playing for Lazio, He is a Belgium youth representative and his quick pace and strong build. The 23 year old has lots of potential and it will be interesting to see how he goes.


Klever (GK)



Klever is a very agile Flumiense shot stopper, Klever is considered a young Goal Keeper at the age of 24 and it will be interesting to see how he develops and possibly be a brazilian representive.


Maicon (CM)



Maicon is a Brazilian Central Midfielder who has played at many clubs now residing in Sao Paulo. His high work rate and commitment has lead to him being follow by 3 other clubs and it will be interesting where he goes.

Nice start, although I would suggest making all of the pictures the same size to make it that bit more presentable. But good luck with Benfica and Portugal!

Interesting! Do you have any clue yet what your transferbudget is going to be?
I think Marco Verrati from PSG(?) would be worth it, i think, i have him at Liverpool

2015-02-25 22:09#208956 DiabloSpyker : Interesting! Do you have any clue yet what your transferbudget is going to be?
I think Marco Verrati from PSG(?) would be worth it, i think, i have him at Liverpool

Hey Diablo, my transfer budget isn't confirmed yet but I should have enough to make 3 signings at least, Marco Veratti is good but I'm not sure whether he would like to come to Portugal

2015-02-25 20:35#208947 AlexTHFC : Nice start, although I would suggest making all of the pictures the same size to make it that bit more presentable. But good luck with Benfica and Portugal!

Thanks for the tips Alex I will definitely keep that in mind.

Transfer Updates

Players Leaving:


Paulo Lopez



Paulo Lopez the experienced Goalkeepers time is up at Benfica he has gone for free to Olhanense FC. His career started at SLB in 1997 but moved around to many different clubs. Paulo proved to be the only Benfica player leaving the club so far.

Players Arriving

Luis Pedro Cavanda

Luis has joined Benfica for 2.6 million and will be playing first team rotational football with Maxi Perera, Benfica had to fight of clubs such as Juventus for Cavanda so he is a well-earned transfer.

Klever
24 year old Klever has joined from Flumiense and will provide back up to the first team goal keeper, he came for a sum of 750 k.

Maicon
27 year old Maicon has arrived to the club from Brazilian Club Sao Paulo, he came for a fee of 2.7 million and is expected to be first team choice if he plays well.

Pre-Season Friendly’s

Benfica vs Panaitolikos 1|1 Jonas

Benfica vs Benfica Reserves 3|2 Lima 2, Bebe

Benfica vs Varzim 2|0 Gaitan, Luisao

Benfica vs Los Angeles 1|1 Pizzi

Player To Watch

Portugal international Pizzi, has shown he can he can be one of the star players for this season. He showed pace, agility and his stats were 1 goal but 4 assists for 4 games.

Hey! Have you been using your new players in those matches?

oh and what tactic are you using/ have you been using?