Benfica coach: The Club World Cup is very difficult and challenging, and the players are both physically and mentally exhausted

June 28th, early tomorrow morning, Benfica will play against Chelsea in the 1/8 final of the Club World Cup. Benfica coach Rag was interviewed by the media and talked about the team's schedule.

"We need a break because the game is very difficult and very challenging. We have been keeping the same rhythm for 21 consecutive days, which is very hard mentally and physically, and we need to have a good rest to prepare for the next stage of the game."

"The players may need 14 days of rest after the Club World Cup. Then we will have 17 to 18 days to prepare for the Portuguese Super Cup, which is a huge challenge for the team to play against a strong opponent (Portuguese Sports)."