04.10.2025 16:47
Ahead of the Porto-Benfica match scheduled for tomorrow, many players and head coach Jose Mourinho of Benfica have contracted the virus. Due to the illness, preparations for the Porto derby have been disrupted, and there are concerns within the club about the virus spreading to more players. Although the possibility of postponing the Porto-Benfica match has been raised, Benfica's management is not currently considering making such a request.
The big match of the Portuguese League, the Porto-Benfica game, saw a shocking development before the kickoff. Many players and staff members of Benfica fell ill, and it was reported that head coach Jose Mourinho also contracted the virus.
MOURINHO CONFESSED HIS ILLNESS
According to reports in the Portuguese press, Mourinho admitted that he experienced high fever and flu-like symptoms before the UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea earlier in the week. In addition to the experienced coach, several members of the coaching staff and many players also contracted the same virus.
ANXIETY BEFORE THE PORTO MATCH
Preparations for the Porto derby were disrupted due to illness at Benfica. There are concerns within the club about the virus spreading to more players. It was reported that the medical team is closely monitoring the situation.
POSTPONEMENT ON THE AGENDA BUT...
According to information in the press, although the possibility of postponing the Porto - Benfica match has been raised, the Benfica management is not currently considering such a request. According to Portuguese regulations, a match can be postponed if a team does not have at least 13 players (including one goalkeeper) available to take the field.