José Mourinho could shake up the starting XI for Benfica v Gil Vicente | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo, Dodi Lukebakio, and Andreas Schjelderup are three of the names that could make it into José Mourinho’s starting eleven for the clash against Gil Vicente. With the absence of Enzo Barrenechea, the coach of the Eagles may make a small revolution in the starting lineup for the Liga Portugal Betclic match.

Given the density of games that Benfica’s team has been subjected to, it is possible that José Mourinho will choose to field Tomás Araújo as a central defender, giving some rest to António Silva or Nicolás Otamendi, although in the case of the Eagles’ captain, this is less likely.

In midfield, with the suspended Enzo Barrenechea out, José Mourinho’s choice is likely to fall on Aursnes. The former Norwegian international can play alongside Richard Ríos, who received praise from the coach in the preview of the Benfica – Gil Vicente match, ensuring that he will be in the starting eleven.

In attack, after a less successful game from Franjo Ivanovic, José Mourinho may change both wings, placing Dodi Lukebakio on the right flank and Andreas Schelderup on the left. In this way, the Portuguese coach can combat the fatigue that the players have been subjected to.

After the 1-1 draw in Benfica – Rio Ave, the team led by José Mourinho returns to the field next Friday at 8:15 pm at Estádio da Luz, hosting César Peixoto’s Gil Vicente. The match is part of the seventh round of Liga Portugal Betclic, and the Eagles are focused solely on victory.

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