Benfica head to Newcastle with a surprise in Mourinho’s squad choices | OneFootball

Benfica departed just under half an hour ago from Humberto Delgado Airport, heading to Newcastle, where they will face the English team in a match counting for the third round of the Champions League group stage. For another European night, José Mourinho is taking 24 players with him, with special attention given to the presence of Ivan Lima.

The 20-year-old, developed at Seixal, has been one of the new faces in the Special One’s plans in recent weeks. After being called up for the Clássico and making his debut against Chaves, the young winger is now a new addition to the options for the Champions League.

On the other hand, Ivan Lima’s inclusion in the squad for the match against Newcastle was put on the table after the Portuguese player was spotted in training this morning at Seixal, where Manu Silva, who had been injured since the beginning of February, also rejoined the group.

The newspaper A Bola writes in this afternoon’s edition that several Benfica fans made a point of being present at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon to show their support for the Club of Luz. José Mourinho was the main target of the affection from the red supporters.

It should be noted that the match is scheduled for tomorrow night, October 21, at the legendary St. James' Park. Before the match, José Mourinho, accompanied by a player from the squad, will preview the encounter with the Magpies. The press conference is scheduled for 7:30 PM today, October 20.

Check out Benfica’s squad list here:

Goalkeepers: Anatoliy Trubin, Samuel Soares, and Diogo Ferreira;

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