José Mourinho plots Benfica strategy and turns to winning formula | OneFootball

José Mourinho is now focused solely on securing all three points against Famalicão and, for that very reason, is looking to find the best strategy for Benfica. With the countdown on to the clash in the 32nd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, the Special One is expected to recreate the formula that gave the Eagles victory at Alvalade against Sporting.

It is more than certain that Franjo Ivanovic will return to the starting XI against the Minho side, just as he started in the derby against Sporting.

It should be remembered that Vangelis Pavlidis is the first-choice number 9, however, the fact that he has not scored in four games shows signs of fatigue on the part of the Greek forward. Given this situation, it is certain that the Croatia international will be fresher going into the match against Famalicão, at a time when Ivanovic is full of confidence after scoring two goals in three minutes against Moreirense.

José Mourinho wants to make the most of the team’s good form and that of some players in particular. After warning about the dangers and difficulties the Eagles may face in Vila Nova de Famalicão, the Special One, in addition to Ivanovic, is also expected to hand starts to Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni, just as happened in the derby against Sporting.

So far this season for Benfica, Franjo Ivanovic — valued at 18 million euros — has already made 41 official appearances: 23 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup and two in the League Cup. In the 1,291 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Croatian has scored eight goals and provided two assists.

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