José Mourinho hopes for key boost ahead of Ajax v Benfica | OneFootball

José Mourinho hopes to receive good news about the player before the match against Ajax. According to reports, the Benfica coach is waiting to see if he can once again count on Georgiy Sudakov in the Eagles’ starting lineup, after the Ukrainian international was rested for the clash against Atlético in the Portuguese Cup.

According to the newspaper Record, in its Sunday edition on November 23, the summer signing wants to contribute to the team once again and is therefore looking to regain the status he quickly earned under José Mourinho’s leadership.

However, the return of Georgiy Sudakov to the starting eleven raises some doubts, largely due to the tactical system that José Mourinho might use in Amsterdam. It should be noted that the Portuguese coach fielded a team with three central defenders against Atlético, which required certain adjustments in the more advanced areas of the pitch.

The abrupt change in the tactical system is also related to the fact that José Mourinho is without Dodi Lukebakio, who recently underwent surgery for a fracture he suffered in his left ankle. Given the shortage of wingers in the squad, the Special One did not want to reveal whether he will stick with the same tactic.

Therefore, Sudakov continues to work hard in order to earn his return to the starting lineup, something that could happen as early as the match against Ajax next Tuesday, November 25. On the other hand, the national press also revealed that José Mourinho confronted the players about their attitudes on the pitch at Estádio do Restelo.

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