How a star duo transformed Mourinho’s Benfica | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni are the main protagonists at Benfica. The talented duo, who came very close to leaving the Eagles during the winter transfer window, are responsible for revolutionizing the football of the Reds, under the guidance of José Mourinho.

Although José Mourinho has emphasized that both wingers need to improve their finishing, the truth is that, as reported by the newspaper A Bola, the two young footballers have shown signs of consistent development under the Portuguese coach's guidance.

According to the sports daily, high pressing, even in the opponent's half, is one of the traits that the Special One does not want to give up, and the two players in question have shown that they are evolving in this aspect, getting closer to meeting the requirements set by Benfica's coach.

Andreas Schjelderup has been the player who has had to prove the most that he deserves the opportunities he has been receiving. After several rumors linked the Nordic winger with a move away from the Reds, his performance against Real Madrid and the lessons from the Special One gave new life to the Norwegian.

This season, playing for Benfica, Andreas Schjelderup - valued at 14 million euros - has already played a total of 28 official matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,384 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Nordic player has recorded five goals and three assists.

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