Porto v Benfica: José Mourinho sticks with his London game plan | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Fredrik Aursnes, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukebakio, and Vangelis Pavlidis. This is likely to be the starting eleven for Benfica in their visit to the team of Porto.

In a game of utmost importance for Benfica's aspirations in the Liga Portugal Betclic, José Mourinho is expected to line up a similar 11 to the one that played against Chelsea in their last match, where he lined up with three midfielders, instead of the usual two this season.

The biggest doubt is, indeed, the condition of the team. The red squad suffered a virus a few days before this clash with Porto, which left some team members with stomach problems and flu symptoms. José Mourinho clarified that everyone has recovered, but warned of possible changes up to the game time.

That being said, the defensive axis of the eagles should not undergo any changes. Anatoliy Trubin continues in Benfica's goal, and Dedic and Dahl are likely to be the chosen options for the red side's fullbacks. In the center of defense, Otamendi and António Silva are expected to keep their places.

From midfield forward, José Mourinho is also expected to maintain the formula from the game with Chelsea. The red coach is expected to put Aursnes back in the middle of the field, with Richard Ríos and Enzo Barrenechea, leaving the attack to Dodi Lukebakio and Sudakov on the wings, as well as Pavlidis in the most advanced position of the red team.

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