Mourinho starts Benfica-Alverca prep, faces welcome headaches | OneFootball

José Mourinho is facing yet another problem. According to reports, the Benfica coach, who spent months struggling with a shortage in the squad, now has several options on the table, which in itself ends up complicating the decision of who to put in the team and who to leave on the bench.

As reported by the newspaper A Bola in today’s edition, February 4, the Special One is starting preparations for the clash with Alverca, now dealing with an excess of options, which is generally a good headache that any coach would like to have.

The area of the Eagles’ squad that will be most challenging for the Portuguese coach is certainly the midfield, where there is no shortage of luxury options. Starting with the most defensive area, the Special One has at his disposal Richard Ríos—currently injured—, Enzo Barrenechea, Manu Silva, Fredrik Aursnes, and Leandro Barreiro.

Further up the field, Mourinho has two big names available to support Vangelis Pavlidis. Leading the line is Georgiy Sudakov, with Rafa Silva seen as a luxury second choice. On the wings, the Portuguese coach already has double the options. In addition to Prestianni and Schjelderup, Bruma and Lukebakio—who has already returned to training—also have a say.

It’s worth remembering that the match for the 21st round of Liga Portugal Betclic, between Benfica and Alverca, is scheduled for next Sunday, February 8, at 8:30 p.m., at Estádio da Luz. The Eagles start their preparations today and the Ribatejo side will be missing key players for the league clash.

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