Prestianni not in Benfica squad for Arouca, Mourinho explains: He's... | OneFootball

One of the highlights of this morning’s training session, October 24, was the integration of Gianluca Prestianni. After returning from the U-20 World Cup, where he represented Argentina, the midfielder from Benfica is now back with the squad. According to José Mourinho, the number 25 will be called up for the match against Arouca, tomorrow, October 25.

It was a good decision on our part to let him go. We missed him for three or four games, but it was worth it. It’s hard to say no to a player who wants to go. It was good for his development, to play, to compete.”

“To feel responsibility, the pressure of playing for his national team, a great national team. To feel what it’s like to play a semi-final, a final. I think it was an excellent decision,” added the Benfica coach, regarding the experience the number 25 had with the national team.

Asked about the player’s presence in tomorrow’s match, José Mourinho’s words were quite clear about the Argentine’s future: “He already trained yesterday and today, he’s called up, he’s in the group and could be an option.”

Finally, the Special One added that he intends to make the most of the competitive rhythm the Argentine brings from his time with the national team: “Above all, he’s coming back with confidence, joy, and sadness. He’s a kid who will surely get minutes tomorrow and can help us.”

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