Rui Costa and Frederico Varandas get Benfica and Sporting pulling together | OneFootball

Rui Costa and Frederico Varandas 'joined forces' to bring Richard Ríos - who performed well - and Luis Suárez, respectively, back to Portugal as quickly as possible. After Colombia’s matches, both players returned to Portuguese soil on a private jet, chartered by Eagles and Lions, reducing the players’ fatigue.

In this way, Richard Ríos arrived in Lisbon earlier than expected and could be an option for Bruno Lage in the clash against Santa Clara, in the fifth round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The coach is expected to rely on the Colombian midfielder and Enzo Barrenechea, as has been customary.

So far, Richard Ríos has impressed everyone. The midfielder, who arrived from Palmeiras for 27 million euros, stands out for his fighting spirit, particularly in ball recovery and the duels he wins against opponents, providing security to the defensive line.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos – valued at 16 million euros – has played eight matches: four in the Champions League, three in Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Super Cup. In the 540 minutes he has been an option for Bruno Lage, the midfielder has yet to score, but he already has one assist.

Benfica – Santa Clara, for the fifth round of Liga Portugal Betclic, is scheduled for Friday, September 12, at 8:15 pm, at Estádio da Luz. The Reds have nine points from three matches, with one game in hand against Rio Ave, due to their participation in the Champions League qualifying phase.

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