Today, the head coach of Benfica, José Mourinho, expressed his trust in Ukrainian midfielder Georgiy Sudakov ahead of the game against Farense in the Portuguese Cup. The match will start at 22:45 Kyiv time, and Sudakov will appear on the field in the starting lineup of the Lisbon club.
Mourinho, often referred to as "The Special One," has repeatedly highlighted the importance of Sudakov's role in the team. "Georgiy adds depth to our game, he interacts wonderfully with the attack, and that's what I aimed for with Benfica," shared the coach.
The club manager also commended the work of Sudakov and Fredrik Aursnes, who are becoming key midfield players, providing a good connection between midfield and attack. "The team continues to grow, regardless of temporary difficulties, we always control the situation," added Mourinho, emphasizing the team's stability and determination.
However, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin will be on the bench, as Mourinho decided to make some rotations in the team lineup. Samuel Soares will take Trubin's place in the starting lineup.
The result of this match will determine the opponent in the next round of the Portuguese Cup, where Benfica will face the winner of the Porto vs. Famalicão pairing.
