Eduardo Fernandes catches the eye of Benfica stalwart: He’s a player... | OneFootball

Eduardo Fernandes, just 18 years old, could be the new 'boy' to make the leap. According to reports, the number 99 of Benfica is making waves with his performances, which certainly haven't gone unnoticed by José Mourinho, as Pedro Sousa pointed out.

"[José] Mourinho has integrated several young players. The other day he introduced Rodrigo Rêgo, remember, in the game at Restelo, against Atlético. Yesterday [Thursday, November 27], he included four players in the main team's training", Pedro Sousa began to say, highlighting the Special One's commitment.

"Remember that on Tuesday, after the game and victory in Amsterdam, he said he had spent, or won, the afternoon watching the Youth League. Benfica thrashed Ajax away and one of the young players is named Eduardo Fernandes", revealed the journalist from Record.

"He is only 18 years old, a winger (...) In the Youth League, he is the great figure of Benfica, because he has four games, five goals, and one assist. Is there anyone better? Maybe, but this is the one whose potential has been identified by José Mourinho", explained Pedro Sousa.

"He is a player who was already in the main team's training yesterday [November 27], along with three others. But he is one of those players Mourinho referred to: 'I'm watching and I'm attentive'. He is a very interesting player", concluded Pedro Sousa, highlighting the Special One's commitment, as was the case with Rodrigo Rêgo.

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