Mourinho boosted by key return for Benfica v Sporting clash | OneFootball

Richard Ríos is back as an option for José Mourinho. The Colombian international is eligible to defend the colors of Benfica in the Eagles' next clash, which coincides with the derby against Sporting. As is known, the number 20 was left out of the match against Nacional due to disciplinary reasons.

Thus, José Mourinho gains another important piece for the Eagles' midfield, just days before the clash with the Lions. Due to an accumulation of yellow cards, the midfielder forced some changes in the Encarnados' team at Choupana, and his return will require a new plan for the starting eleven.

Ríos is one of the most important players in the tactical system designed by José Mourinho. With the match against Sporting on the horizon, it is more than certain that the Colombian international will immediately return to the Special One's starting eleven. However, for that to happen, the coach will have to make some changes.

The number 20 will once again pair up with Enzo Barrenechea, which will force Fredrik Aursnes — José Mourinho's big trump card — to move up the pitch and be pushed out to the right wing. This move by the Norwegian will also force one of the following names back to the bench: Leandro Barreiro or Rodrigo Rêgo.

Richard Ríos — valued at 22 million euros — is in his first season with the Sacred Mantle. To date, the number 20 has played a total of 23 official matches, split between domestic competitions and European tournaments. In the 1,858 minutes he has spent on the pitch, he has scored one goal and provided one assist.

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