Incredible! Ivan Lime a surprise pick for Porto v Benfica | OneFootball

Ivan Lima is one of the names that most surprised in the call-up of Benfica, made by José Mourinho, for the clash against Porto, on the night of this Sunday, October 5. The truth is that nobody knew, since the Special One did not even mention him, even when he attended the preview conference for the Classic.

According to what the Record newspaper advanced, Ivan Lima, a regular starter in 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 Setubal native for the match 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 the technical command 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 add 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 200,000 euros - has played six matches for Benfica B. In the 453 minutes he has been on the pitch, the number 90 shirt has not yet registered any goal or assist.

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