Mourinho forced to handle Benfica player with care | OneFootball

Benfica is managing Tomás Araújo's clinical situation very delicately - highly coveted abroad. As revealed by our Journal in this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, José Mourinho cannot use the defender for long periods until the club's officials allow it.

The 23-year-old was sidelined for several months due to physical problems, losing his starting status at Luz. The arrival of Amar Dedic also did not make life easier for the center-back, who played much of last season as a right-back.

However, according to information gathered from a source close to the process, Benfica's medical department fears a possible relapse. Although he is fully recovered, the player is gradually gaining minutes and has yet to secure a spot in the starting eleven for the 2025/26 season.

It is expected that Tomás Araújo's playing time will increase as the season progresses, especially at a time when Benfica has several games per week and a tight schedule due to participation in the Champions League.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Tomás Araújo – currently valued at 32 million euros – has played six matches, five in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in Liga 2, for the B team. In the 290 minutes he has played, the defender, who is under contract with the Clube da Luz until June 2029, has not scored or assisted.

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