Mourinho on alert as Alverca face Benfica amid injury doubts, Abdulai ‘to undergo surgery’ option considered | OneFootball

Alverca head to Estádio da Luz with selection problems as Mourinho prepares Benfica for Sunday. Two important absences are confirmed, with further doubts clouding the visitors' plans.

A Bola reports that Sabit Abdulai was already ruled out for this trip, but his injury is more serious than first thought and could keep him out for a long spell. The option of surgery is being considered, which, if taken, would prolong his absence.

Custódio Castro also has Diarra and Tiago Mendes in the medical room, leaving their involvement in doubt. Sandro Lima remains limited.

Goalkeeper André Gomes is unavailable because he is on loan from Benfica and league regulations prevent loanees facing their parent club.

On the hosts' side, José Mourinho still has notable absentees, namely Richard Ríos. Dodi Lukebakio is available to him, although he is unlikely to be named in the squad for Sunday, eight February.

Source: Glorioso 1904