With Benfica v Famalicão on the horizon, Mourinho hit by confirmed absence | OneFootball

Samuel Soares will not be available for the match against Famalicão. The Portuguese goalkeeper is dealing with a muscle injury, suffered in the game against Farense, and will not be an option for José Mourinho for Benfica's next match in the league.

As reported by the newspaper A Bola in its Saturday edition, December 20, the Portugal U21 international started against the Lions of Faro, but had to be substituted at halftime, making way for Anatoliy Trubin. Therefore, the Portuguese coach will be forced to call up a second goalkeeper for the match against the Famalicão side.

At the forefront is the name of Diogo Ferreira, who has been a regular presence in the Reds' training sessions and in some of the squads selected by the Special One. However, José Mourinho's headaches do not end here, as there are still other players in doubt.

As previously reported, Leandro Barreiro's presence in the match against Famalicão is uncertain, after the midfielder was taken off at halftime in the game against Moreirense due to a bruised ankle. Joining the Luxembourg international is Georgiy Sudakov, who had to leave the match against the Algarve side during the first half.

Alongside the number 18, the Ukrainian playmaker is recovering from a thigh contusion and, for that reason, is doubtful for the match against Famalicão. José Mourinho thus has a few headaches to resolve with just over 48 hours to go before the game, which will take place at Estádio da Luz on December 22 at 8:45 PM.

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