Manu Silva and Bruma out of Benfica v Estrela, not injured | OneFootball

José Mourinho has decided to leave Manu Silva and Bruma out of Benfica’s squad for the match against Estrela da Amadora, a decision mainly related to the physical management of both players. Although both have already returned to training with the team, the coach believes they are not yet in ideal condition to return to official competition.

In Manu’s case, the midfielder is still being gradually reintegrated after a long period of absence. The player has already played a few minutes recently, but the coaching staff feels he is not yet ready to meet the demands of a full match at the competitive pace of the League, opting for a cautious approach.

Bruma, on the other hand, was also left out despite having traveled with the team for recent commitments. The winger is still not 100% fit, and José Mourinho prefers to avoid risks at a stage when the schedule is getting tighter and decisive matches are approaching.

Moreover, the coach of the Clube da Luz is preparing some changes to the starting eleven that faced Juventus (Learn more HERE). The red emblem knows it cannot afford to drop more points if it wants to stay in the title race.

Benfica will return to the field this Sunday, January 25, against the tricolores from Reboleira. The match, part of the 19th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team managed by João Nuno, will be played at 18:00 at Estádio da Luz.

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