Exclusive Glorioso 1904 - Richard Ríos sets alarm bells ringing at Benfica | OneFootball

Richard Ríos's physical condition is causing some concern at Benfica. Our newspaper reveals, in this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, that the Colombian midfielder has shown some signs of fatigue, which may be preventing him from showing his best level while playing for the Eagles. José Mourinho has also addressed the team's fatigue.

Richard Ríos joined Benfica this summer from Palmeiras and has been a starter in every match he has played for the Eagles so far. In total, he has already played 14 games this season, plus two more for the Colombian national team, where he also usually starts.

The player had a very exhausting season in 2024/25 with Palmeiras and also played in the Club World Cup before joining the Eagles. After a short vacation, he returned to action, already wearing Benfica's colors, and has barely rested in the first two months of the season, which began on July 26 for the Eagles.

Since the beginning of 2024, that is, in the last year and nine months, Richard Ríos has played a total of 120 official matches between Palmeiras, Benfica, and the National Team, a very high number for the midfielder. Due to these factors, the player has caused concern among the club's officials, who see him as an important element in the team and want to avoid possible physical problems due to accumulated fatigue.

The player immediately established himself as a starter in the Eagles' midfield and has started in all matches so far. He has played 1116 minutes with the sacred mantle, during which he has not yet managed to score or assist.

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