Benfica injury absentee steps up, José Mourinho rubs his hands | OneFootball

Nuno Félix has returned to Benfica training. According to information obtained, the 22-year-old midfielder, who suffered a serious injury last year, has already rejoined José Mourinho’s squad and, apparently, without limitations, which could mean a return to the pitch very soon.

According to the newspaper A Bola, through a post made by the player on social media, Nuno Félix is back in training nine months after suffering a knee sprain that caused a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. As such, the midfielder is entering the final stage of his recovery and is closer to becoming one of José Mourinho’s options.

Now it is only a matter of time until the player regains the physical condition needed for competition in order to earn a call-up from José Mourinho. However, for now, it is safe to say that Nuno Félix will not be among the Special One’s options for the visit to Casa Pia, scheduled for April 6, in a clash where the Eagles are looking to maintain an impressive record.

It should be remembered that Nuno Félix caught Benfica’s attention while playing for the Eagles’ reserve team, which earned him a call-up to train with the first team, then under the leadership of Bruno Lage. Under the coach from Setúbal, the Algarve-born midfielder was on Glorioso’s bench in 11 different matches, making appearances in three games. Now, he is looking to do the same under Mourinho.

In the 2024/25 season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Nuno Félix - valued at €1.3 million - made a total of 30 official appearances: 25 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, two in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Premier League International Cup and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,959 minutes he was on the pitch, the 21-year-old recorded one goal and three assists.

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