Tomás Araújo, Lukebakio and Schjelderup have plenty to celebrate at Benfica | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo, Dodi Lukebakio, and Andreas Schjelderup may soon have reasons to smile. Enzo Barrenechea's suspension forces José Mourinho to make several changes to Benfica's starting 11 for the match against Gil Vicente, related to the seventh round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

With the density of games that Benfica's team has been subjected to, it is possible that José Mourinho will choose to put Tomás Araújo on the field as a central defender, giving some rest to António Silva or Nicolás Otamendi, although it is less likely in the case of the Eagles' captain.

In the midfield, with the suspended Enzo Barrenechea out, José Mourinho's option should fall on Aursnes. The former Norwegian international can play alongside Richard Ríos, who received praise from the coach in the preview of the Benfica – Gil Vicente match, ensuring that he will be in the starting 11.

In the attack, and following a less successful game from Franjo Ivanovic, José Mourinho may change both wings, placing Dodi Lukebakio on the right flank and Andreas Schelderup on the left wing. This way, the Portuguese coach can combat the fatigue that the players have been subjected to.

After the 1-1 draw against Rio Ave, the team led by José Mourinho will take the field again next Friday at 8:15 PM at Estádio da Luz, hosting César Peixoto's Gil Vicente. The game pertains to the seventh round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, and the Eagles are only thinking about victory.

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