Chelsea v Benfica: José Mourinho recalls key starter in likely XI | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Fredrik Aursnes, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukebakio, and Vangelis Pavlidis. This is likely to be the starting eleven for Benfica in their visit to Chelsea.

In a game of extreme importance for Benfica's Champions League aspirations, José Mourinho is expected to line up a similar team to the one that played against Gil Vicente in the last match, with the exception of the return of Enzo Barrenechea, who was suspended due to yellow cards in the match against Gil Vicente.

This change should immediately take Schjelderup's place. The Norwegian forward started in the game against Gil Vicente, but with the return of Enzo Barrenechea, Fredrik Aursnes should occupy one of the red corridors, leaving the young Nordic player without space. Dodi Lukebakio, however, is a certainty confirmed by José Mourinho in the eagles' eleven.

The defensive axis of the eagles should not undergo any changes. Anatoliy Trubin continues in Benfica's goal, and Dedic and Dahl should be the chosen options for the red wings. In the center of the defense, Otamendi and António Silva should keep their places.

The uncertainty comes in the attack: Lukebakio should be a starter, as should Vangelis Pavlidis. Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos should also enjoy the same status. However, if José Mourinho wants to play with three midfielders, it is possible that Fredrik Aursnes jumps from the wing to a more central position, or that the red coach prefers another option, like Leandro Barreiro, to occupy this place - in this case, Sudakov would take the corridor, supporting the only striker, Pavlidis.

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