Samuel Dahl disappointed as Mourinho offers reassurance at Benfica after omission | OneFootball

Samuel Dahl was left disappointed after learning he was not selected by Graham Potter, and José Mourinho moved to lift the Benfica left-back’s spirits.

Record reports that Mourinho spoke with the No 26, underlining his importance to the team and his development since arriving at Luz, as well as his recent form.

The Benfica coach conveyed confidence, judging him among the most complete left-backs in the Swedish context right now. Dahl regards the decision as a technical call and remains focused on his daily work.

Signed permanently from Roma for €nine million, he is in his second season at the club. After a quieter start, he gained prominence and established himself as a regular option.

This season, Samuel Dahl, valued at €12 million, has played 46 competitive games for Benfica, with 26 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 13 in the Champions League, four in the Taça de Portugal, two in the Taça da Liga and one in the Supertaça. Across 3,967 minutes, he has two goals and two assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904