José Mourinho faces selection headache ahead of Benfica v Casa Pia 🧩 | OneFootball

José Mourinho has a problem on his hands before hosting Casa Pia. According to reports, the Benfica coach will be forced to make changes in defense due to Nicolás Otamendi's suspension. However, this will not be the only change the Special One will make to the starting lineup against the geese.

As reported by Record in today's edition, November 9, the Eagles' captain will serve a suspension against Casa Pia after receiving his fifth yellow card in the league, against Vitória Guimarães. Thus, to replace the number 30, António Silva will pair up with Tomás Araújo, but the changes won't stop there.

Also in defense, José Mourinho is expected to promote the return of Amar Dedic, who has recovered from his injury. By bringing in the Bosnian, the Special One will push Fredrik Aursnes further up the field, which will likely force Georgiy Sudakov or Leandro Barreiro to the bench.

These are the various decisions José Mourinho will have to make hours before the match against Casa Pia, a game that counts for the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. In tonight's match, the 62-year-old coach is also looking to equal a record held by Bruno Lage.

In the 2025/26 season, wearing only the Benfica jersey, Nicolás Otamendi – valued at 1 million euros – has played 20 matches: 10 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, one in the League Cup, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 1,800 minutes he was on the pitch, the center-back scored two goals.

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