Exclusive: Rui Costa receives request focused on Benfica’s goals | OneFootball

Rui Costa received a request from José Mourinho to attack the winter market in search of a midfielder for Benfica’s squad. Our newspaper reveals, in this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, that the Portuguese coach feels the need to add at least one more unit to his options in the middle of the park.

As of today, for the midfield area, José Mourinho counts on Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos—these two the usual starters—and also names like Leandro Barreiro and Fredrik Aursnes, although the latter has often been playing out wide, which limits the coach’s options.

Despite Manu Silva’s return, who will still need some time to get back to the level that led Benfica to move for his signing, José Mourinho believes that the Eagles’ midfield needs one more player to have the depth required for a long and demanding season.

This decision by José Mourinho is in no way related to Richard Ríos’ performance, which has been much talked about. The Benfica coach is satisfied with the Colombian international and believes he will still bring great joy to the Club of Light’s fans and justify the significant investment.

In this regard, Benfica’s scouting department is already studying several names to present to José Mourinho and the rest of the structure. The Eagles’ coach himself has indicated some players for assessment by the club’s decision-makers, and in the coming weeks the target for the transfer market should be finalized.

Check out here some of Richard Ríos’ best moments before heading to Benfica:

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