José Mourinho has a trick up his sleeve to beat Benfica at Sporting | OneFootball

Sport Lisboa e Benfica hosts Sporting this Friday at 8:15 PM, with a tactical novelty specifically designed by José Mourinho for the derby of the 13th round. The strategy of the "encarnados" involves using Amar Dedic as a natural right-back and pushing Fredrik Aursnes up the flank, acting as a winger. Check all the information about the eternal derby.

Return of Richard Ríos is crucial

The viability of this change in the starting eleven hinges on the return of Richard Ríos. The availability of the Colombian midfielder, who served a suspension against Nacional, allows José Mourinho to forgo Aursnes' presence in the central area of the field, where the Norwegian has been used to cover absences.

The bet on the Dedic and Aursnes duo acts as a direct response to the dynamics of Sporting's left flank. While the Bosnian defender offers guarantees of speed and aggressiveness in individual duels, Aursnes adds tactical intelligence, closing interior spaces when the team defends and appearing as a breakthrough solution when Benfica has possession.

Decisive duel at Luz

Benfica – Sporting is scheduled for this Friday, December 5, at 8:15 PM, at Estádio da Luz. The eternal derby, related to the 13th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, will be broadcast on BTV and is essential for José Mourinho's team's aspirations in the title race, being three points behind the "lions" and six behind Porto.

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