Leandro Santos a worry for Benfica! Updates far from encouraging | OneFootball

Leandro Santos is a last-minute drop out for José Mourinho for the Chelsea - Benf Dinamo Zagreb, from the second round of the regular phase of the Champions League. The right-back is not included in José Mourinho's call-up - who will have an important reinforcement - and remained in the national territory, as a result of being injured.

The right-back of Benfica suffered a minor trauma while serving the B squad of the eagles, who drew three balls against Torreense last Saturday, September 27, in a Liga Portugal match. In this sense, and although the problem is not serious, the defender who was a starter in that match will be recovering.

Despite being a regular presence on the main squad's call-up list of Benfica, Leandro Santos has had difficulties imposing himself on the right flank of the reds, occupied by Amar Dedic. This season, the 20-year-old player has only played minutes for the B team, for which he has already played two games and registered an assist, in a total of 180 minutes.

In José Mourinho's call-up list are 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.

The Chelsea – Benfica is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 30, at 8:00 PM, at Stamford Bridge, and refers to the second round of the league phase of the Champions League. After the surprising home defeat against Qarabag, the reds want to achieve their first victory in the current edition of the millionaire competition.

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