Ahead of Benfica v Famalicão, Sudakov's form is making headlines | OneFootball

Georgiy Sudakov seems to have overcome the adaptation phase. According to reports, the number 10 of Benfica has been increasingly influential in the Eagles' game and seeks, in the match against Famalicão, to once again present the arguments that convinced the club's management to sign him in the summer.

After experiencing some difficulties in the initial matches with the Sacred Mantle, the Ukrainian footballer now appears more comfortable on the field. According to the newspaper A Bola, Sudakov — who has been declared fit for the game against Famalicão — has not been very fixed on the left wing, appearing more often in the central area of the pitch, creating various imbalances.

In the last six matches, Sudakov has always been a starter and, in the most recent duels, the Ukrainian has proven to be important for José Mourinho. His growing influence was felt in the derby, scoring the goal for the Eagles against Sporting, as well as in the assist he provided for Richard Ríos's finish against Farense in the Portuguese Cup.

Moreover, in the last six matches, in which the Ukrainian was always a starter, Benfica never suffered a defeat. In total, the Eagles have five victories: Ajax (2-0), Nacional (2-1), Napoli (2-0), Moreirense (4-0), and Farense (2-0), only dropping points against Sporting (1-1).

Benfica takes the field this Monday, December 22, against Famalicão, a match that will mark the farewell to Estádio da Luz for the calendar year of 2025. Besides Georgiy Sudakov, Leandro Barreiro is also fit for the duel and is among José Mourinho's options.

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