With Benfica - Tondela on the horizon, Mourinho has a new ace up his sleeve | OneFootball

After the emphatic thrashing against Arouca (5-0), José Mourinho is already preparing for the home match against Tondela, for the League Cup. According to reports, the Special One is preparing yet another debut in the Benfica team, and may give the first minutes of play to Joshua Wynder, the American central defender.

According to the newspaper Record, Mourinho is considering launching another young player, so that he can start accumulating his first minutes with the main team, just like Ivan Lima, Wynder’s teammate in Benfica’s B team. Thus, the number 66 is expected to make his debut in the match against the team from Beira.

The same source assures that the Special One has been evaluating the young athletes, those who, in his opinion, have what it takes to succeed in the first team and, at the same time, it is clear that they are being closely monitored by the Portuguese manager, who makes a point of talking with them.

This is therefore a great opportunity for Wynder to make his official debut for the Club of Light, after having played a few minutes during pre-season, in the 3-2 win over Fenerbahçe. It should be remembered that both the American and Prestianni showed very positive signs during the U-20 World Cup, something that greatly pleased José Mourinho.

Considered one of the greatest talents from Seixal, the defender is looking to secure his place in the team. Last season, Joshua Wynder – currently valued at 1.5 million euros – played 34 official matches: 31 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, two in Liga Revelação, and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 2,588 minutes he played, the number 66 scored four goals.

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