Benfica’s probable XI v AVS, Mourinho keeps promise on return | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Fredrik Aursnes, Andreas Schjelderup, Georgiy Sudakov and Vangelis Pavlidis. This is expected to be Benfica’s likely starting eleven for the visit to AVS’s ground.

At the official presentation, José Mourinho assured that he couldn’t make many changes to the starting eleven, since he has had little time to work with the team. Therefore, the Special One is expected to repeat the lineup from the previous match, in what is his return to the Eagles.

Trubin remains the man between the posts for the Eagles, with no changes in defense. Dedic and Dahl are the full-backs, in a defense that also includes António Silva and Otamendi. In midfield, Enzo Barrenechea forms the usual partnership with Richard Ríos, as has been the case all season.

Further forward, Andreas Schjelderup owns the left flank of the attack, with Fredrik Aursnes responsible for the right side. Georgiy Sudakov made his debut as a starter with two assists and should keep his place, supporting striker Vangelis Pavlidis.

Benfica will be back on the pitch next Saturday, September 20, against AVS. The match, against the team led by Fábio Espinho and valid for the sixth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, will be played in Vila das Aves and is scheduled to kick off at 6:00 pm.

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