Benfica’s likely XI v Rio Ave: Mourinho set to stick with winning formula | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Fredrik Aursnes, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov and Vangelis Pavlidis. This is expected to be Benfica’s probable starting eleven for the home match against Rio Ave, which counts as a rescheduled fixture from the first round of Liga Portugal Betclic.

After the 3-0 victory over AFS SAD, José Mourinho is likely to play it safe against Rio Ave and repeat the starting eleven that brought him victory in what was his first game back at Benfica, 25 years after his first stint with the Eagles.

However, there may be room for some rotation if necessary, considering the short rest period between the trip to AFS SAD’s ground on September 20 and the home match against Rio Ave, which will take place next Tuesday, the 23rd of this month.

Trubin therefore remains the first-choice goalkeeper for the Eagles, with no changes in defense. Dedic and Dahl are the full-backs, in a defense completed by António Silva and Otamendi. In midfield, Enzo Barrenechea forms the usual partnership with Richard Ríos, as has been the case all season.

, with Franjo Ivanovic responsible for the right flank. After recording two assists and a goal in his first two starts, Georgiy Sudakov will remain in support of the striker, Vangelis Pavlidis.

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