Mourinho faces Dedic dilemma ahead of Benfica-Real Madrid clash | OneFootball

Amar Dedic could be yet another major headache for José Mourinho. Besides his physical condition, which has been managed lately, the right-back is about to start Ramadan, which could further complicate his physical integrity. With this in mind, the Benfica coach will have to find a solution to navigate this situation.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the fact that the defender observes Ramadan, a sacred month for all those who practice Islam, might make José Mourinho even more concerned about the athlete, especially since the Special One is already aware of the physical conditions that require careful management of the Bosnian player.

The practice of Ramadan means that the football players in question go through long periods without consuming any food or drink, which in itself represents several challenges for the athletes. In Dedic's case, the concern is greater due to the physical vulnerabilities the footballer has been showing in recent weeks.

"Dedic is not well. We can't say he is injured and completely out of competition, but he is a player who carries some issues and needs to be managed carefully. In the game against Real Madrid, without Dedic, it is very difficult to find a balanced solution that can play at that level," Mourinho recalled after the game with Alverca. The number 17 is expected to start the sacred month after the match with the Merengues.

This season, playing for Benfica, Amar Dedic - valued at 15 million euros - has already played a total of 32 official matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,728 minutes he was on the field, the number 17 recorded one goal and three assists.

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