Back in Porto, José Mourinho springs a surprise in Benfica for the Clássico | OneFootball

As the countdown to the Classic to be held in Invicta begins, José Mourinho surprises with a surprise at Benfica

The Benfica team headed north yesterday afternoon, October 4, in an atmosphere of euphoria that was evident in the Luz garage, after José Mourinho had launched the game against Porto. Upon arrival in Vila Nova de Gaia, where the eagles will spend the night, a surprise in the red delegation was noticed.

According to the Record newspaper, Ivan Lima, a regular starter on Benfica's secondary team, is the big news in the Special One's call-ups for tonight's duel at the Dragão Stadium, counting for the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

Thus, called by the Setubalense for the meeting of utmost importance, the young forward will then deplete Nélson Veríssimo's options for this afternoon's match, at the Benfica Campus, where the B squad - which has not yet won in this edition of the Liga Portugal Meu Super - will host Penafiel, who is making the reverse journey of the reds.

This is not the first time that José Mourinho has turned to homegrown talent since he took over as technical director of the red and whites on September 18. Before Ivan Lima, the Special One had already called up Gonçalo Moreira for the reception to Gil Vicente, but the youngster did not get to play any minutes, however, he was praised by the Portuguese.

Remember that the Club da Luz arrived in Gaia around 8:00 PM, surrounded by a great festive atmosphere from the Benfiquistas residing in the north of the country. In the current season, Ivan Lima - currently valued at 200 thousand euros - has played six matches for Benfica B. In the 453 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 90 shirt has not yet registered any goal or assist.

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