José Mourinho boosted at Chelsea – Benfica await in Champions League | OneFootball

Enzo Barrenechea is one of Benfica’s major reinforcements for the trip to Chelsea’s ground. After serving a suspension for accumulating yellow cards against Gil Vicente in Liga Portugal Betclic, the Argentine midfielder is expected to be José Mourinho’s starting option for the visit to the Blues.

Enzo Barrenechea’s adaptation to Benfica has been going very well. The former Aston Villa player has almost always been part of the Eagles’ starting eleven and has even scored while wearing the Sacred Mantle, interestingly, in a match to forget in the Champions League against Qarabag, with a beautiful header.

Therefore, all indications are that José Mourinho will bet on Benfica’s usual midfield duo this season, composed of Richard Ríos and Enzo Barrenechea. There is also the possibility of the Argentine playing alongside Aursnes in midfield, giving the Colombian a rest, but that is unlikely.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Enzo Barrenechea – valued at 10 million euros – has played 12 matches: six in Liga Portugal Betclic, five in the Champions League, and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 971 minutes he has played, the midfielder has scored one goal and provided one assist.

Chelsea vs Benfica is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 30, at 8:00 pm at Stamford Bridge, and it concerns the second matchday of the Champions League group stage. After the surprising home defeat against Qarabag, the Eagles are looking to secure their first win in this season’s edition of the millionaires’ competition.

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