José Mourinho faces selection headache ahead of Benfica v Fenerbahçe | OneFootball

Benfica returns to action this Wednesday at 8:00 PM, hosting Fenerbahçe at Estádio da Luz, after a goalless draw in Turkey. The match concerns the second leg of the play-off for access to the Champions League group stage and is of utmost importance for the Eagles. On the other side is José Mourinho, who saw a new problem arise on the eve of the clash.

Youssef En-Nesyri, a regular starter in Fenerbahçe’s attack, trained separately from the rest of the team during the adaptation session at Luz held on August 26.

The 28-year-old Moroccan international is experiencing some physical limitations and may miss the second round of the tie. With an eye precisely on his use against the Eagles, the striker left training early and headed straight to the locker room.

Although Youssef En-Nesyri is doubtful for the decisive match, which will determine which team qualifies for the coveted millionaires’ competition, Jhon Durán will be available for Mourinho’s attack and is expected to be in the starting eleven.

On the Benfica side, the big question for the starting eleven is whether Franjo Ivanovic will retain his place as he did against Tondela, or if Leandro Barreiro will go straight into the lineup to play the role Florentino Luís had in Turkey. However, the option is likely to be the Croatian international, who found the net in the National Championship.

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