Rui Costa sends warning ahead of Ajax v Benfica | OneFootball

Rui Costa made a point of traveling with the Benfica entourage, heading to Amsterdam. As it was determined, the President of Benfica seeks to be an additional presence to convey support to José Mourinho's players, who want to secure the first points for the Eagles in the prestigious competition. Before boarding, the official made a few remarks.

At Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, as the Benfica entourage was heading to the boarding gate, the Eagles' President made a point of making some statements to the journalists present, emphasizing that it is a 'decisive' game for Benfica's standings: “It is a very important game, a decisive duel.”

Indeed, it is a very important match in the season, both for the Clube da Luz and for the Amsterdam team. Entering the fifth matchday of the Champions League, the Eagles and the Dutch are the only teams that have not yet managed to earn any points in this league phase, having suffered four defeats in the previous four rounds.

On the other hand, José Mourinho took 25 players with him for tomorrow's match, November 25. Besides the core group, always present in the Special One's call-ups, the Benfica coach also has some new additions. The biggest surprise of all was the inclusion of Manu Silva, the midfielder returns as an option after being injured last February, against Moreirense.

It should be noted that, the match between Benfica and Ajax, counting for the fifth matchday of the Champions League league phase, will take place tomorrow, November 25, at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, with the kick-off at 17:45. However, still this Monday, November 24, José Mourinho, accompanied by an Eagles player, will preview the match. The conference will start at 18:50 (Portugal mainland time).

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