Benfica v Alverca? José Mourinho still weighing up pre-season plans | OneFootball

The Benfica team was given a day off yesterday following the match against Tondela. It was determined that despite the draw in Beira Alta, José Mourinho granted some rest time to the team before the Eagles turn their attention to the next match.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in this morning's edition, Benfica did not train last Monday, February 2, after returning from the north of the country. In his view, José Mourinho allowed the Eagles some rest after another week of intense exertion.

However, the same source explains that the preparation for the match against Alverca — a club against which Vangelis Pavlidis has yet to score — has not yet been scheduled, leaving the question open as to whether the team will return to training this Tuesday or only tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4.

On the other hand, with the transfer market closed for entries, only players can leave, as it is still possible to sign in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. José Mourinho has a broader squad, not only due to new signings but also the return of some injured players, like Bruma and Dodi Lukebakio.

It is worth remembering that Benfica will host Alverca next Sunday, February 8, at Estádio da Luz, with the match scheduled for 8:30 PM. Currently, the Eagles are in third place in Liga Portugal Betclic, with 46 points, behind Sporting (51 points) and Porto (55 points).

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