Mourinho slams Richard Ríos at Moreirense–Benfica, reason revealed | OneFootball

Benfica's thrashing in Moreira de Cónegos had moments of some 'tension' on the red bench. Despite the overwhelming result, José Mourinho did not hesitate to correct his players vehemently during the match. Richard Ríos was one of the main targets of the momentary dissatisfaction of the experienced Setúbal coach.

Colombian midfielder was left with burning ears

The reason for the remarks was due to some ball losses in areas considered forbidden for building play. The Eagles' coach felt that these mistakes exposed the team to dangerous transitions from the opponent, something he wanted to avoid at all costs. The maximum demand remained unchanged even with the favorable score.

The midfielder was not the only one to hear the loud instructions coming from the technical area. Rodrigo Rego, a young midfielder who came on at halftime to replace the injured Leandro Barreiro, also received direct warnings. The Portuguese helmsman intended to maintain absolute tactical rigor and high competitive concentration until the end.

Best moment with the Sacred Mantle

These 'ear pullings' curiously come at the midfielder's best phase since landing at Luz. The number 20 delivered a luxury performance against Sporting and shone intensely against Napoli. In that European duel, the athlete scored a goal and provided an assist, being a key piece in the victory.

This season, Richard Ríos has played 31 official matches across various competitions. The Colombian international has accumulated 2,128 minutes of play, scoring two goals and making two assists. These records demonstrate the growing prominence of the South American player in the team maneuver commanded by José Mourinho.

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