Prestianni not in Benfica squad for Arouca, Mourinho explains: He's... | OneFootball

One of the highlights of this morning's training, October 24, was the integration of Gianluca Prestianni. After returning from the U-20 World Cup, where he represented Argentina, the midfielder from Benfica is now integrated. According to José Mourinho, the number 25 will be called up for the match against Arouca, tomorrow, October 25.

The coach of the Reds was present in the press room at Benfica Campus, where he previewed the match against Arouca. About the Argentine, Mourinho revealed that it was a good decision for him to participate in the tournament: "It was a good decision on our part to let him go. We missed him for three or four games, but it was worth it. It's hard to say no to a player who wants to go. It was good for his development, to play, to compete".

"To feel responsibility, the pressure of playing for his national team, a great team. To feel what it's like to play a semi-final, a final. I think it was a great decision", added the Benfica coach, about the experience the number 25 had with the national team.

When asked about the player's presence in tomorrow's match, José Mourinho's words were quite clear about the Argentine's future: "He trained yesterday and today, he's called up, in the group and can be an option".

Finally, the Special One added that he intends to make the most of the competitive momentum the Argentine brings from his national team experience: "Especially coming with confidence, joy, and sadness. He's a kid who will surely have minutes tomorrow and can help us".

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