Mourinho boosted for Gil Vicente clash, ex-Benfica man involved | OneFootball

Gustavo Varela is a confirmed absence for Gil Vicente in the match against Benfica, counting for the seventh round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The Eagles will play their next national championship match at home, facing the team from Barcelos, next Friday, September 24, after having drawn their last match with Rio Ave.

For now, there is good news for José Mourinho's men: Gustavo Varela, Gil Vicente's forward, will not be available to face Benfica. This is because the 20-year-old player is on loan from the Luz club to the team managed by César Peixoto.

Gustavo Varela has been brought on by the Portuguese coach in almost every Gil Vicente game this season, almost always as a used substitute. His performances have been positive and so far he has already scored a goal and provided an assist in this edition of Liga Portugal Betclic.

Therefore, the spotlight falls on Pablo Felipe. The starting striker for Gil Vicente will try to continue his good form this season in the match against Benfica. In this sporting year, the Barcelos forward has scored four goals in six matches played.

Besides Gustavo Varela, César Peixoto also knows he cannot count on midfielder Bamba and forwards Tidjany Touré and Carlos Eduardo, who are recovering from injuries. Gil Vicente is already preparing for the game against Benfica, after the best start ever for the Barcelos team in the championship – in six games, they have achieved four wins, one draw, and only one defeat, against Porto.

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