Vítor Pinto tears into Benfica starter: We saw a poor imitation | OneFootball

Vítor Pinto has not been impressed with Richard Ríos' performances - who was scolded by José Mourinho - for Benfica. In the opinion of the journalist and commentator of the Media Livre group, the former Palmeiras player has been below expectations and, given the substantial investment, he needs to step up his game.

"Let me know when Richard Ríos starts playing for Benfica. So far, we've seen a substitute for what Richard Ríos is. José Mourinho cannot, at a time when he can't even train or has midfield alternatives, let Richard Ríos fall", began Vítor Pinto.

"José Mourinho knows perfectly well that the game with Gil Vicente will already be tough, but then he faces Chelsea and Porto. At this time, there is only one way: motivation", added Vítor Pinto, commenting on the coach's statements in the preview of this Friday's match.

"That part about Richard Ríos and 10 more is for him to understand that he came to Benfica to be an important player and that nobody asks him to do anything he hasn't done recently for the Colombian national team. And by the way, he should change his chip and attitude", concluded Vítor Pinto.

So far this season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos - valued at 16 million euros - has played 12 matches: six in the Liga Portugal Betclic, five in the Champions League and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 1,026 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has not yet scored any goals or made any assists.

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