Rui Costa’s moves spark debate ahead of Juventus v Benfica | OneFootball

In Turin, on the eve of Juventus - Benfica, Rui Costa had dinner on Tuesday with Giorgio Chiellini, former central defender and current strategic director of the Italian team, at the Il Cambio restaurant, relatively close to the hotel where the Eagles are staying.

About a dozen Benfica fans - who are analyzing a proposal for a forward - waited for a possible team departure at the door of the Hotel Principi di Piemonte in Turin, which ultimately did not happen. The President usually takes advantage of trips to have lunch with the opposing club's officials, however, this time, the leader of the Luz emblem changed the protocol.

A fervent Milan fan, who was waiting for Rui Costa (a former Rossoneri glory) at the hotel door to ask for an autograph on his copy of the book "Il Diavolo in corpo - Storia del grande Milan," in the photograph featuring the former attacking midfielder, entered the hotel and indeed managed to get an autograph from the leader of the Eagles.

It is worth remembering that Luciano Spalletti, Juventus coach, during the pre-match press conference, discussed his relationship with José Mourinho: "The esteem is very high. We have spoken many times on the phone. It is a great pleasure to meet him. In the games where Mourinho is present, the level of football rises. It is a pride for me to be on the opposing bench."

It is worth remembering that the duel is scheduled for this Wednesday, January 21, with a playoff spot at stake, and it will be broadcast on Sport TV. Currently, Benfica occupies the 25th place in the standings, with six points, while Juventus is in the 17th position, with nine points collected.

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