Porto v Benfica: José Mourinho sticks with his London game plan | OneFootball

José Mourinho is expected to choose a starting eleven for Porto - Benfica, very similar to the one used in the last match.

Anatoliy Trubin, Amar Dedic, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Fredrik Aursnes, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukebakio, and Vangelis Pavlidis. This is likely to be the probable eleven for Benfica in the visit to the team of Porto.

In a game of extreme importance for Benfica's aspirations in the Liga Portugal Betclic, José Mourinho is expected to line up a similar 11 to the one he took to the game with Chelsea, in the last match, where he lined up with three midfielders, instead of two, as has been usual this season.

The biggest doubt is, indeed, about the team's condition. The red squad suffered a virus, a few days before this clash with Porto, which left some team members with stomach problems and flu symptoms. José Mourinho clarified that everyone has recovered, but warned of possible changes up to the game time.

Having said that, the defensive axis of the eagles should not undergo any changes. Anatoliy Trubin continues in Benfica's goal, and Dedic and Dahl should be the chosen options for the red side's fullbacks. In the center of the defense, Otamendi and António Silva should keep their places.

From midfield forward, José Mourinho should also maintain the formula of the game with Chelsea. The red coach should again place Aursnes in the middle of the field, with Richard Ríos and Enzo Barrenechea, leaving the attack to Dodi Lukebakio and Sudakov, on the wings, as well as Pavlidis, in the most advanced position of the red team.

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