Ivanovic struggling at Benfica, but good news could be on the way | OneFootball

Franjo Ivanovic is expected to take advantage of Vangelis Pavlidis' injury to prove himself to José Mourinho. The forward has not fallen into the coach's good graces - as revealed by our newspaper in an Exclusive Glorioso 1904 -, but he is expected to start in Benfica's return to competition.

The Croatian, signed in the summer transfer window from Union St-Gilloise, is eyeing a spot in the front line of the reds, in the visit to Atlético for the Portuguese Cup, after having played only two minutes in the last three matches.

Ivanovic's situation is also reflected in the national team. Zlatko Dalic preferred to start Petar Musa, former Benfica player, against the Faroe Islands. This Monday, November 17, Croatia faces Montenegro and the 'number 9' of the eagles is hoping for an opportunity.

Franjo Ivanovic - currently valued at 20 million euros - is completing his first months with the Sacred Mantle. In the current sports season, the Croatian has already played 18 official matches: nine in the Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the League Cup. In the 788 minutes he has been on the pitch, the number 9 has contributed with four accurate shots.

After the end of the international break, the Clube da Luz returns to competition on November 21, with a visit to Atlético for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup. The match will be played from 8:30 PM at Restelo.

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