Benfica injury absentee steps up pace, José Mourinho rubs his hands | OneFootball

Nuno Félix has returned to Benfica training. According to information gathered, the 22-year-old midfielder, who suffered a serious injury last year, is now back with José Mourinho’s squad and, apparently, without any limitations, which could mean a return to the pitch very soon.

According to newspaper A Bola, based on a post made by the player on social media, Nuno Félix has returned to training nine months after suffering a knee sprain that caused a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. As such, the midfielder has entered the final stage of his recovery and is closer to becoming one of José Mourinho’s options.

Now it is only a matter of time until the player regains full match fitness and earns a call-up from José Mourinho. However, for now, it is safe to say that Nuno Félix will not be among the Special One’s options for the visit to Casa Pia, scheduled for April 6, in a clash where the Eagles will be looking to maintain an impressive record.

It should be remembered that Nuno Félix caught Benfica’s attention while playing for the Eagles’ reserve team, which earned him a call-up to train with the first team, then under the leadership of Bruno Lage. Under the Setúbal-born coach, the Algarve midfielder was on the bench for Glorioso in 11 different matches, making appearances in three of them. Now, he is looking to do the same under Mourinho.

In the 2024/25 season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Nuno Félix - valued at €1.3 million - made a total of 30 official appearances: 25 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, two in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Premier League International Cup and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,959 minutes he was on the pitch, the 21-year-old recorded one goal and three assists.

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