Manu Silva the big surprise in the line-ups for Ajax v Benfica | OneFootball

Manu Silva is the big news in the squad for the game against Ajax. The footballer returns to Benfica's options after being absent for many months due to an injury. The news came after José Mourinho's squad was announced, which included 25 players for the trip to Amsterdam.

From a post circulating on social media, particularly on X, the number 16 finally marks his return after many months away from the field due to a knee injury he suffered last February against Moreirense. Now, it's just a matter of time to see if Manu Silva will make his first minutes of the season against Ajax.

In the same squad, José Mourinho once again called up Rodrigo Rêgo, a young footballer who made his official debut last Friday, November 21, playing the full match against Atlético, where the Clube da Luz secured a spot in the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup.

Last but not least, José Mourinho also included young defender Joshua Wynder, who was recently pointed out as a possible replacement for António Silva, in case the number 4 - whose contract renewal with Benfica is proving difficult - ends up leaving the Clube da Luz in the winter market, which reopens in January.

In total, the Setúbal-born coach called up 25 players for the Champions League match, where the Eagles are still seeking their first points in the competition, as Benfica has been defeated in all four matches so far, although Ajax is in the same situation.

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