José Mourinho reveals how he plans to use youngster in Benfica’s first team | OneFootball

Rodrigo Rêgo has been called up again to Benfica's main squad by José Mourinho and is with the team that traveled to Amsterdam to face Ajax in a Champions League match. The winger made his debut in the last match, and the Benfica coach already knows where he wants to use him in the future.

José Mourinho explained that the use of Rodrigo Rêgo depends on the tactical system he employs. The young player was called up for Benfica's game against Ajax in the Champions League, and the coach has already had the opportunity to specify where he intends to play him.

José Mourinho did not want to reveal the tactics he will use against Ajax, after introducing a three-center-back defense for the first time in Benfica's last match against Atlético CP. However, the coach explained that Rodrigo Rêgo's use depends on the chosen system.

"Rodrigo Rêgo cannot play as a full-back in a line of 4. Those are not his characteristics. When players come up from the lower ranks, there has to be a 'transfer' of what they have acquired. At this point, he is not ready to be a full-back. In the future, yes, because when players work tactically, they grow," José Mourinho began to explain.

The coach further added: "He is a winger, both on the right and left in a system of 4. With 3 defenders, he is a left winger. He played well. Physically, he has the capacity to play at a high level. He might play tomorrow."

The player is expected to start on the bench against Ajax, but he is gradually securing his place in Benfica's main squad.

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