See José Mourinho’s squad for Ajax v Benfica | OneFootball

José Mourinho has already chosen the group of players who will accompany him to Amsterdam. According to circulating information, the Special One's selections for the match against Ajax are already known, with the big news being the inclusion of Manu Silva. Besides the midfielder from Benfica, there are other notable names.

From a post circulating on social media, particularly on X, the number 16 finally marks his return after long months away from the field due to a knee injury he suffered last February against Moreirense. Now, it's just a matter of time to see if Manu Silva will make his first minutes of the season against Ajax.

In the same squad, José Mourinho has again called up Rodrigo Rêgo, a young footballer who made his official debut last Friday, November 21, playing the full match against Atlético, where the Club da Luz secured a spot in the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup.

Last but not least, José Mourinho also included the young defender Joshua Wynder, who was recently pointed out as a possible replacement for António Silva, in case the number 4 - whose contract renewal with Benfica is proving difficult - ends up leaving the Club da Luz in the winter market, which reopens in January.

In total, the Setúbal-born coach called up 25 players for the Champions League match, where the Eagles are still looking to earn their first points in the competition, as Benfica has been defeated in all four matches so far, although Ajax is in the same situation.

Remember that the match is scheduled for this Tuesday, November 25, at 5:45 PM, as part of the fifth round of the Champions League group stage. Before the decisive match for Benfica's standings, José Mourinho, accompanied by one of the called-up players, will preview the match, a conference scheduled for this Monday, November 24, at 6:50 PM (Portugal Mainland time).

Check out Benfica's squad:

Goalkeepers - Anatoliy Trubin, Samuel Soares, Diogo Ferreira;

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