José Mourinho springs a surprise in final training before Ajax v Benfica | OneFootball

Rodrigo Rêgo was the big surprise in José Mourinho's team's last training session on Lisbon soil before the Ajax – Benfica match. The young player, who made his debut with the Sacred Mantle against Atlético, is expected to travel with the team for the fifth round of the Champions League.

“I liked it, Rodrigo Rêgo did not disappoint in any way. He immediately caught my attention with his attitude, the data he has in each game and training, his ability to repeat high-intensity actions, and his strong character. He was a kid I was almost certain would not disappoint me, I'm happy, that's why he played the full 90 minutes,” said José Mourinho, after Rodrigo Rêgo's debut.

Regarding absences, note Alexander Bah, Bruma, Nuno Félix, Leandro Santos, and Dodi Lukebakio, who miss training due to injury and remain under the care of the medical department. Gonçalo Oliveira, a young central defender, was also not an option, as he will play in the UEFA Youth League match.

The Ajax – Benfica match is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 25, at 5:45 PM, at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, and will be broadcast on Sport TV. The match, part of the fifth round of the regular phase of the Champions League, is extremely important for Benfica, and only a victory will suffice.

So far, Benfica has recorded four defeats in the Champions League: Qarabag (3-2, at Estádio da Luz), Chelsea (1-0, Stamford Bridge), Newcastle (3-0, St. James Park), and Bayer Leverkusen (1-0, Estádio da Luz). José Mourinho's team, along with Ajax, occupies the last place in the competition.

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