Mourinho Adjusts Five Players in Benfica’s Lineup Against Tondela
José Mourinho confirmed minor adjustments to the Benfica lineup for their match against Tondela, scheduled for 20:45 today. While he promised few changes, he hinted at some significant shifts. The official lineup revealed five key changes from the previous match against Arouca.
Mourinho’s Strategic Adjustments
The latest lineup sees alterations in various positions:
- Goalkeeper: Samuel Soares replaces Trubin.
- Defense: António Silva comes in for Tomás Araújo.
- Midfield: Leandro Barreiro takes over from Richard Ríos.
- Wings: Schjelderup starts, while Prestianni sits on the bench.
- Attack: Ivanovic steps in for Pavlidis.
Upcoming Matches
Following the match against Tondela, Benfica’s schedule includes a Ligaport clash on Saturday against Vitória in Guimarães. Additionally, they will face Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
