Benfica return under a cloud, leaving José Mourinho in despair | OneFootball

Benfica returned to training yesterday, albeit in a limited capacity. As far as is known, the Eagles are without 17 players who are currently on duty with their respective national teams, a situation that leaves José Mourinho searching for solutions to continue preparing for upcoming commitments.

After having a day off last Monday, following the home draw against Casa Pia, the red and white team returned to Benfica Campus in Seixal, but with a significantly reduced squad, under the orders of the Special One.

With 17 absences, all due to the international break, José Mourinho conducted the first training session in a limited manner, with only a few players available. Under the Setúbal native's guidance, goalkeeper Samuel Soares, defenders Tomás Araújo, Joshua Wynder, Leandro Santos, and Samuel Dahl, midfielders Manu Silva, Fredrik Aursnes, Enzo Barrenechea, and Diogo Prioste, as well as forwards Ivan Lima and Henrique Araújo trained.

However, it's worth noting that starting Friday, November 14, José Mourinho could already count on his first 'reinforcements', as Nicolás Otamendi and Gianluca Prestianni, by decision of Lionel Scaloni, will be released after the friendly between Argentina and Angola.

During the third break of the season, Benfica will not play any official matches. The return to competition is scheduled for November 21, with the Eagles facing Atlético CP in the 4th round of the Portuguese Cup. Later, on the 25th, José Mourinho's squad will face Ajax in Amsterdam.

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