Eyes on Casa Pia v Benfica, some are eyeing an opportunity | OneFootball

Daniel Banjaqui is hoping to earn more minutes with Benfica's first team. The young right-back, just 18 years old, has his eye on the match against Casa Pia, with strong hopes of being called up by José Mourinho to join the squad for the game scheduled for this Monday, April 6, in Rio Maior.

According to O Jogo, Daniel Banjaqui — who recently renewed his contract — is one of Benfica’s biggest bets for the future. With that in mind, the 18-year-old continues to look for more opportunities in José Mourinho’s squad. In addition, the physical inconsistency of Dedic and Bah could work in the Portuguese player’s favor.

The same source recalls that the 18-year-old has been enjoying a very positive spell in both the season and his career. After the success achieved with the under-17 national team, Banjaqui made his debut for the Eagles’ first team. Lately, the right-back has been a regular starter for the B team and, over the past week, he made his first two appearances for Portugal’s under-21 side, where he has already scored his first goal at that level.

Clearly in excellent form, Banjaqui is now eyeing the chance to get minutes against Casa Pia in order to show José Mourinho his quality. With Dedic suspended following his red card in Arouca, the Bosnian’s spot could be taken by the Portuguese player. On the other hand, the number 58 could even start against the Geese, since the Special One is not a big admirer of Bah’s characteristics.

This season, for Benfica, Daniel Banjaqui — valued at €5 million — has already made 27 appearances: 14 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, seven in the UEFA Youth League, three in Liga Revelação, two in Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Portuguese Cup.

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