Benfica’s new fantastic four: Mourinho’s special project | OneFootball

Benfica are going through a positive spell, driven by four standout players: Leandro Barreiro, Richard Ríos, Gianluca Prestianni and Andreas Schjelderup. In the win over Moreirense, the midfielders opened the scoring and the wingers helped seal the 4-1 victory.

José Mourinho’s individual attention to each player has been crucial in the development of the new Benfica quartet. Now, the Special One is reaping the glorious rewards of his investment, after months of limited prominence from those players during the current season.

Prestianni is enjoying the best spell of his career, with numbers better than last season’s, reflecting a greater influence on the attacking play and more consistency in his decision-making. Schjelderup, meanwhile, has established himself as an option on the left, adding goals and assists, including standout displays in the Champions League.

In midfield, Barreiro has found his place further forward, standing out for his runs into the box and his decision-making ability in the final third. The midfielder is posting consistent numbers, with direct involvement in goals, something he had not achieved in previous seasons.

For his part, Ríos is enjoying his best spell since arriving at Benfica - sending a serious warning to Lukebakio - , benefiting from being more fully integrated into the Benfica coach’s ideas. The simplification of his game and the use of his physical ability have been key factors, contributing to a more balanced midfield, especially with Fredrik Aursnes in the side.

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