International break leaves José Mourinho and Benfica smiling | OneFootball

The last international break for the national teams before the 2026 World Cup has been synonymous with good news for José Mourinho. While waiting for the return of the absent players, the Benfica coach has a highly motivated squad for the final stretch of the season.

According to O Jogo, the recent performances of the club’s wingers have left José Mourinho very pleased, as he waits for the players in question to deliver the same level when they return to Benfica, highlighting Dodi Lukebakio, Andreas Schjelderup and Sidny Cabral.

The players in question were in the spotlight over the past week, putting in eye-catching performances. Starting with the number 11, the player was the standout performer in the match between Belgium and the United States, scoring a brace in Belgium’s 5-2 rout.

Schjelderup, meanwhile, has only played one match so far, but it was enough to stir excitement in his home country. The 21-year-old started against the Netherlands, where he scored a superb goal that earned lavish praise from his teammates and even from Virgil van Dijk, captain of the Oranje.

Last but not least, Sidny Cabral stood out for Cape Verde, where he delivered performances that put the full-back/winger in pole position for more minutes on the pitch. As the same source explained, José Mourinho wants all three players to maintain the same consistency for the Eagles.

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