He was Mourinho's pick at Benfica, but things changed drastically | OneFootball

José Mourinho was responsible for promoting Rodrigo Rêgo to Benfica’s first team, backing the youngster in attacking roles such as left or right winger. The coach even argued that the player could operate as a full-time left wing-back in a system with three centre-backs. That decision opened doors for the player. However, the situation has changed recently.

Rodrigo Rêgo eventually returned to Benfica’s B team. The decision came at a time when he had once again fallen in line with Nélson Veríssimo’s plans. Even so, the youngster has not managed to establish himself consistently. His influence within the group has diminished.

The player’s last start came at the beginning of March, in the win against Penafiel. Since then, he has remained on the bench in the matches against Feirense and Farense. Against Paços de Ferreira, he was used as a substitute. The situation highlights his loss of ground.

At 22, Rodrigo Rêgo remains under contract with Benfica until 2028. Despite the current scenario, the player could return to José Mourinho’s plans. To do so, he will have to regain a leading role in the B team, and his immediate future will depend on his performances in the coming matches.

This season, Rodrigo Rêgo — valued at €900,000 — has made 24 official appearances: 17 in the Segunda Liga, three in the Liga Portugal, two in the Liga Revelação, one in the Champions League and another in the Taça de Portugal. In the 1,478 minutes he has been on the pitch, the player has scored two goals and provided two assists.

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