Mourinho on Sidny Cabral for Benfica v Estoril: He’ll be there... | OneFootball

José Mourinho stated that Sidny Cabral will not be a starter. In the press conference where he previewed the match against Estoril, the Benfica coach confirmed the presence of the new signing, however, he explained that he is not yet at the required standards to be part of the starting eleven.

"He will be on the bench", clarified José Mourinho, explaining that the new number 15 will be included in Benfica's squad; however, it is still too early for him to take a place in the Eagles' starting team. The player's presence was pending bureaucratic formalities.

"He is not in condition to start because he hasn't trained with the team for some time", justified José Mourinho, explaining that the Cape Verdean footballer was “kept away” from Estrela da Amadora's squad due to his imminent transfer to Benfica.

"But he is an option, he can play in various positions. He is happy, a good kid, and I think he will eventually play", assured José Mourinho, finally stating that the new Benfica signing will have his chance to showcase himself to the fans at Estádio da Luz, against Estoril.

Sidny Cabral — valued at 2 million euros — is Benfica's first signing in the reopening of the market. In the current season, the Cape Verdean international has played a total of 16 official matches: 15 in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Taça de Portugal. In the 1,358 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 55 recorded five goals and three assists.

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