Rabo de Peixe star discusses Richard Ríos's rough patch at Benfica | OneFootball

Richard Ríos' performance with Benfica's jersey has raised many questions, but José Condessa shows total confidence in the 25-year-old midfielder. In statements to the newspaper A Bola, the star of the series Rabo de Peixe recalled that the Colombian international has been in action since January.

“Richard Ríos needs to be given time. I lived in Brazil, watched many of his games, and he is an incredible player. But it's important to note that he has 43 more matches on his legs than all the others,” José Condessa begins to say about the midfielder who cost Benfica 27 million euros.

“My father tells me there was a player named Isaías who would take the ball, shoot from afar, and score many goals that way. I believe Richard Ríos can be that type of footballer; he has those capabilities,” adds José Condessa, showing confidence in Benfica's reinforcement, who recently made headlines.

Regarding José Mourinho's arrival at Clube da Luz, José Condessa is very clear: “I don't think it's the same, it's better than it was, but it's still not right. In reality, no one can be crucified, nor do I do it. I like having Mourinho leading the team, but miracles cannot be expected.”

In the current season, serving Benfica, Richard Ríos – valued at 22 million euros – has played 21 matches: 11 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, one in the League Cup, and another in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In the 1,723 minutes he was on the field, the midfielder made one assist.

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