Marco Silva Rules Four Players Out of Benfica Squad

Benfica will face Vitoria SC without several players as coach Marco Silva manages squad availability ahead of their Liga Portugal encounter at Estadio da Luz on Sunday, October 11, 2026. According to Portuguese broadcaster Sport TV, Gianluca Prestianni, Banjaqui and Kaminski are unavailable, while Sudakov could return to the matchday squad.

Silva outlined the latest personnel updates during his preview of the eighth-round fixture. The absences include players returning from international duty and a player dealing with mild muscular discomfort, according to Sport TV's report published on October 10, 2026.

Prestianni was the last of the four players involved in international commitments to return to the club, leaving him outside Silva's available options for the match. Banjaqui will also miss the encounter after experiencing mild muscular discomfort, while Kaminski is likewise unavailable.

Sudakov offers a potential boost for Benfica after resuming training with the team. His return to collective sessions puts him in contention for Sunday's fixture, although Silva has not confirmed whether the player will be included in the final squad.

The personnel updates come ahead of Benfica's eighth-round meeting with Vitoria SC in Portugal's top division. Silva must prepare for the home fixture with three players ruled out and Sudakov's availability still uncertain, according to Sport TV.