Alert, Benfica! Reason for Dedic’s absence against Tondela revealed | OneFootball

Amar Dedic requires more personalized management due to his fatigue. According to reports, the right-back, who joined Benfica in the summer transfer window, is causing some concern for the coaching staff, led by José Mourinho, given his current form.

As revealed by the newspaper Record in today’s edition, February 3, the Bosnian’s physical condition in recent matches, where he endured significant fatigue in the game against Real Madrid, was the real reason why the Special One chose to rest the number 17 in the Eagles’ draw against Tondela.

According to the same source, Dedic is aware of his physical condition and, with that in mind, has shown great commitment to recovery work in order to be fit to help the Reds. Nevertheless, the right-back continues to be closely monitored.

In recent weeks, Amar Dedic has only featured in the matches against Porto (defeat in the Portuguese Cup) and Real Madrid; in between, the Benfica star was rested in the rout against Estrela da Amadora and in the draw with the Beirões, where Daniel Banjaqui was called upon to cover the right side of defense.

The truth is, José Mourinho intends to take the utmost care with the Bosnian, who is already one of the players with the most minutes in the squad and, given the delay in Alexander Bah becoming available, the Special One wants to manage the number 17 to avoid yet another injury crisis in the squad.

This season, wearing Benfica’s shirt, Amar Dedic — valued at 15 million euros — has already played a total of 32 official matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,728 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Bosnian has recorded one goal and three assists.

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