Panathinaikos2026/27 · Europa Conference League
Benítez's big-money appointment is being undermined by a mounting injury crisis that's gutting his squad depth.
Rafael Benítez arrived in October on a record-breaking contract but faces immediate challenges with key players sidelined. Goalkeeper Alban Lafont, midfielder Pedro Chirivella, and three others are out with muscle and knee injuries. With Europa League action against Roma approaching, the Spanish manager needs his squad healthy to justify the historic investment.
