With Benfica-Tondela looming, Mourinho has a new ace up his sleeve | OneFootball

After the emphatic victory against Arouca (5-0), José Mourinho is already preparing for the match against Tondela in the League Cup. According to reports, the Special One is preparing another debut in the Benfica team, as he may give the first game minutes to Joshua Wynder, the American central defender.

According to the newspaper Record, Mourinho is considering introducing another young player, starting to accumulate the first minutes with the main team, similar to Ivan Lima, Wynder's teammate in the Eagles' secondary team. Thus, the number 66 is expected to make his debut in the match against the Beirões.

The same source assures that the Special One has been evaluating the young athletes, those who, in his opinion, have what it takes to succeed in the main team, and at the same time, it is noticeable that they are being closely monitored by the Portuguese, who makes a point of talking to them.

This is, therefore, a great opportunity for Wynder to make his official debut for the Clube da Luz, after having accumulated some minutes during the pre-season in the victory against Fenerbahçe, by 3-2. It should be noted that both the American and Prestianni gave very positive signs during the U-20 World Cup, something that greatly pleased José Mourinho.

Considered one of the greatest talents from Seixal, the defender seeks to establish his place in the team. In the last season, Joshua Wynder - currently valued at 1.5 million euros - played 34 official matches: 31 in the Liga Portugal Meu Super, two in the Liga Revelação, and one in the Taça de Portugal. In the 2,588 minutes he played, the number 66 scored four goals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.