Manu Silva (finally) has reasons to smile at Benfica | OneFootball

Manu Silva is an option and may play against Ajax. The Portuguese midfielder is called up for Benfica's trip to Amsterdam, for the Champions League, and may even get his first minutes of the season after suffering a serious injury last season.

The revelation was made by the team's coach. Manu Silva is not yet physically ready to play 90 minutes - which means he is likely to start the match on the bench - but he can play if necessary, explained José Mourinho.

"Manu doesn't have 90 minutes. He won't start the game. The minutes he might have and the help he can provide are limited. He's not here for sightseeing or to sit on the bench clapping. He's here because he can play. If we need him, Manu will play," José Mourinho began to explain regarding the midfielder who has yet to play this season.

José Mourinho also added: "He has some limitations regarding 'playing time' and game intensity, the changes in pace. He has some issues, but he can play. The recovery from the injury is complete. He is working well. We need him to have more balance in the squad. He is welcome. If he's here, it's because he can help us."

It's worth remembering that Manu Silva's journey at Benfica has been complicated. After moving from Guimarães to Luz in the winter transfer window, the Portuguese midfielder suffered a serious injury in the first matches he played wearing the eagle on his chest, and has been out of competition, not playing for over nine months.

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