Benfica starter ruled out for Vitória clash, but José Mourinho grins | OneFootball

José Mourinho will not have Amar Dedić available for the visit to Vitória de Guimarães' home ground. However, not all news is bad for the Benfica coach. The left-back is expected to be available for the home match against Bayer Leverkusen, in the fourth round of the Champions League, scheduled for next Wednesday at 8:30 PM, at Estádio da Luz.

Benfica's medical team does not intend to rush Amar Dedić's return, but the signs the left-back has been showing are quite positive. José Mourinho has made it clear that he wants to avoid a new setback for the 23-year-old player, who has been a very important piece for the team this season.

If the possibility of Amar Dedić returning in the prestigious tournament match is becoming more likely, the absence of the Bosnia and Herzegovina international is already confirmed for Benfica's trip to Vitória de Guimarães, which will be played next Saturday, November 1, at 8:30 PM.

With Amar Dedić out, José Mourinho's option will again fall on Fredrik Aursnes, as it did with Tondela. The Benfica coach believes that the Norwegian is the player who provides the most defensive assurance to the red and white team, especially for matches that will be of high difficulty.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Amar Dedić – valued at 13 million euros – has played 16 matches: seven in the Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 1,357 minutes he was used, the left-back scored one goal (Alverca) and made one assist (Tondela).

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