Benfica to offload Joan Capdevila in January and sign a new left-back – Liga Sagres News
Benfica will offload Joan Capdevila and sign a new left-back in January according to reports. The Portuguese giants have suffered with the lack of options in the position and accordingly will sell the Spaniard to make room for the arrival of a new wingback.
Ever since the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152 Coentrao from Estadio da Luz in the summer, Benfica have not found solace in the left-back role.
The Portuguese International was renowned for his marauding runs and attacking play, but that something hasn’t been made visible by the players, currently vying the position at the club.
Only http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Emerson-c12442 has displayed something that could match the Real Madrid star; however his weaknesses have been highlighted in recent games.
His sending off against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Basel-c39079 was a prime example that the former Lille man has stepped up to the plate too early and needs some time to develop into his surroundings.
One who was expected to grasp the opportunity of donning the Benfica colours with both hands was http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joan-Capdevila-c18631; the veteran defender, who has been a major disappointment since his move from Villarreal in the summer.
Firstly failing to register his documents in time for the UEFA Champions League, the La Roja International has hardly made an impression at his new club and is set to be axed by the officials once the mayhem of the winter window re-starts.
As his replacement, the Eagles have reportedly sought to sign http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristian-Ansaldi-c9499 from Rubin Kazan.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 International was heavily linked with the Lisbon outfit during the break; however his employers refused to sanction the sale of their prized asset.
Rubin reiterated that their star man wasn’t up for grabs and they would not let him leave under any circumstances till their demand of a high price-tag is met.
However given that Benfica’s need for quality left-back is rising on a weekly basis, they will be willing to cough up a large amount to entice their rivals. But even if they do not sign the Sky Blue International, the departure of Joan Capdevila looks to
be certain, as he is surplus to requirements at the helm.
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