Exclusive Glorioso 1904 – Richard Ríos sets off alarm bells 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 been showing some signs of fatigue, which may be preventing him from performing at his best for the Eagles. José Mourinho has also addressed the team's fatigue.

Richard Ríos arrived at Benfica this summer from Palmeiras and has started every match he has played for the Eagles so far. In total, he has already played 14 games this season, in addition to two more for the Colombian national team, where he is also usually in the starting lineup.

The player had a very demanding 2024/25 season 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 start of 2024, that is, in the last year and nine months, Richard Ríos has played a total of 120 official matches for Palmeiras, Benfica, and the national team, a very high number for a midfielder. Due to these factors, the player has caused concern among the club's management, who see him as an important member of the team and want to avoid possible physical problems due to accumulated fatigue.

It should be remembered that Richard Ríos joined Benfica in the summer of 2025, coming from Palmeiras, in a deal that cost the club around 27 million euros. The player immediately established himself as a starter in Benfica's midfield and has started every match so far. Wearing the sacred mantle, he has played 1,116 minutes, in which he has yet to score or assist.

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