José Mourinho hit by last-minute blow ahead of Chelsea v Benfica | OneFootball

The countdown to Benfica’s match against Chelsea, valid for the Champions League, continues as the red squad is already traveling to London. In José Mourinho’s call-up list – who received a major reinforcement – there are 23 players, with Leandro Santos staying in Lisbon after sustaining an injury.

The Benfica right-back suffered a minor trauma while playing for the Eagles’ B team, who drew 3-3 against Torreense last Saturday, September 27, in a Liga Portugal match. Therefore, although the problem is not serious, the defender, who started that match, will remain sidelined to recover.

Despite being a regular presence on the main squad’s call-up list, Leandro Santos has struggled to establish himself on Benfica’s right flank, which is currently occupied by Amar Dedic. This season, the 20-year-old player has only logged minutes for the B team, for whom he has already played two matches and recorded one assist, totaling 180 minutes.

José Mourinho’s squad list includes the following players: Goalkeepers: Trubin, Samuel Soares, and Leonardo Lopes; Defenders: Dedic, Tomás Araújo, António Silva, Otamendi, Gonçalo Oliveira, Dahl, Obrador; Midfielders: Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, João Veloso, João Rego, Diogo Prioste, Sudakov; Forwards: Lukebakio, Pavlidis, Henrique Araújo, Ivanovic, and Schjelderup.

Chelsea vs. Benfica is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 30, at 8:00 p.m. at Stamford Bridge, and refers to the second matchday of the league phase of the Champions League. After the surprising home defeat against Qarabag, the reds are looking to secure their first win in this edition of the prestigious competition.

Check out a highlight play from Leandro Santos:

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