José Mourinho names five players Benfica are really missing | OneFootball

held the pre-match press conference for the game against Estrela da Amadora, exclusively to BTV microphones. When asked about the injured players, the coach lamented the physical problems of Alexander Bah, Dodi Lukebakio, Manu Silva, Bruma, and Richard Ríos.

"Imagine our squad with Alexander Bah, Dodi Lukebakio, Manu Silva, Bruma at 100% and with Richard Ríos… We are talking about a much richer squad, with more options and more adapted to Benfica's demands", said the coach, who also commented on Rafa's return.

The coach does not hide that the absences have conditioned the team in recent times: "These are situations that have limited us, but it is what it is. It's a shame because our squad, with everyone, is obviously much stronger than the one we've been fighting with".

At the moment, Benfica is in third place in the Primeira Liga, 10 points behind the leader Porto. Meanwhile, they were eliminated from the League Cup (semi-final) and the Portuguese Cup (quarter-finals) and are in a complicated situation in the Champions League.

The red emblem returns to the field next Sunday, January 25th, against Estrela da Amadora, in a match related to the 19th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by João Nuno will be played at 6:00 PM, at Estádio da Luz.

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