Match story
- Famalicao fired more attempts (13 vs 6 shots).
- Benfica was more accurate in front of goal (67% on target vs 15%).
- Benfica held more of the ball (59% possession).
Benfica defeated Famalicao 1-4 in Primeira Liga. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 14 stage in the 2021 season. The match was played at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho in Vila Nova de Famalicão. Hugo Miguel officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Famalicao vs Benfica meeting in Primeira Liga with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Famalicao and Benfica. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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The USMNT winger has been waiting patiently for his first competitive minutes under Ruben Amorim, but there is still something standing between him and a return to the starting XI. Christian Pulisic’s frustrating start to the 2026-27 Serie A season is set to continue, with the Milan star starting today’s clash with Lazio from the bench. The USMNT winger has been waiting patiently for his first competitive minutes under Ruben Amorim, but there is still something standing between him and a return to the starting XI. For Pulisic, the situation is becoming increasingly unusual. He has been named in Milan’s squad for all three league matches so far but has not played a single minute, and Saturday’s trip to the Stadio Olimpico is expected to extend that wait into a fourth consecutive game. Pulisic returned to group training after a difficult summer, but his comeback has been carefully managed. The 27-year-old endured multiple physical problems during the 2026 World Cup, including a bone bruise and microfracture around his right tibia and fibula, which limited him to 224 minutes across four appearances for the United States. His return to Milan training was also interrupted by another knock, meaning he has not had the kind of uninterrupted preseason preparation Amorim would have wanted. That has made his absence from the starting lineup easier to understand, although it has still been frustrating for a player who previously established himself as one of the Rossoneri’s most important attacking figures. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan looks on The numbers from last season underline how much his consistency had already been affected. Opta recorded 30 Serie A appearances and 1,611 minutes for Pulisic in 2025-26, compared with 34 appearances and 2,489 minutes the previous season. The real reason Pulisic is starting on the bench The mystery surrounding Pulisic’s absence becomes clearer when Amorim’s comments are taken into account. The Milan coach has repeatedly stressed that the American is being managed carefully following his injury problems, rather than being pushed aside because of a lack of confidence in his ability. “Pulisic is back from injury. I’m managing him. For now, Alpha is taking his place,” Amorim explained, referring to 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse, who has taken advantage of Pulisic’s absence. 🗣️🇵🇹 | Ruben Amorim was asked how Pulisic is and if he likes him:“You’re going to see Pulisic tomorrow. He’s going to play some minutes now. I like Pulisic. Pulisic is upset at the moment, because he has 0 minutes, and I love that. He’s ready to play. Let’s not forget that he… pic.twitter.com/Nnqk3nsbaJ— Milan Matters (@MilanMatters) September 11, 2026 Amorim has also made it clear that Pulisic’s reputation will not automatically put him ahead of a teammate who is performing well. “I won’t remove anyone who’s doing well just to name a player. This is my way of managing the group, and I’ll die with these principles,” the Portuguese coach said. That is the central reason Pulisic is starting on the bench against Lazio: his recovery is being managed while Cisse has earned the opportunity to keep his place. Cisse has scored twice in Milan’s opening three league matches, giving Amorim little reason to disrupt a player who has responded so well to his chance. Amorim actually likes Pulisic’s frustration There is, however, an important positive for Pulisic. Amorim has admitted that the American is unhappy about his lack of playing time, but rather than viewing that frustration negatively, the coach sees it as evidence of the competitive mentality he wants from his players. “Pulisic is upset at the moment because he has zero minutes, and I love that,” Amorim said. “I love that in my players. But he’s ready to play.” Christian Pulisic of AC Milan shoots whilst under pressure against Lazio The coach also confirmed that the winger should finally see action against Lazio, even if he is not given a starting role. “I think you guys are going to see Pu
Richarlison’s proposed move to Vasco da Gama collapsed on Friday (PA Wire) Tottenham forward Richarlison believes he will still join Vasco da Gama despite his move to the Brazilian club collapsing on Friday night. The 29-year-old had made it clear to Roberto De Zerbi in the summer that he wanted to leave Spurs but transfers to Everton, Turkish side Trabzonspor and the Saudi Pro League have failed to materialise. Richarlison was then set to join his boyhood club Vasco da Gama on the final day of the Brazilian transfer window on Friday, however, an agreement could not be reached and the player now faces limited playing time as he has been left out of Spurs’ Premier League squad list. Richarlison has also explored the possibility of terminating his contract with Spurs, which would allow him to move to Vasco da Gama as a free agent. However, Spurs are not considering that as a realistic option. Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. Speaking in a video on Instagram, Richarlison claimed that the reason behind his failure to join Vasco da Gama is because Spurs have already used all six of their permitted international loans. ‘Hey there, Vasco fans. This week has been pretty hectic. I decided to take some time to thank the Vasco fans, Pedrinho, Felipe,’ Richarlison said. Richarlison has been left out of Spurs’ Premier League squad (Getty) ‘We were very close to me signing with Vasco. My team, the team of my whole family. It was a close call. ‘I had made it very clear to Pedrinho and Felipe from the beginning of the conversation that I wanted to play for Vasco until December. When other clubs and other offers came up, I made it clear that they were my priority. ‘This time, it was a close call. Unfortunately, Tottenham reached the loan limit, and that’s why the deal didn’t go through. ‘But that’s it. I wanted to thank you, the Vasco fans, who sent many kind messages. Asking what time and day I would be at the airport so they could come and have a party and pick me up. But let’s leave that for another time. I believe I’ll be at Sao Januario, in Barreira, soon. ‘You know how much I care about you all, and one day I will realise this dream, which is mine, my grandfather’s, and my family’s. I’m speaking from the heart because I really want to be at Vasco. That’s it. Thank you all very much. Soon we will be wearing the Vasco shirt. There’s even one over there, there are many over there.’ Speaking on Friday, De Zerbi indicated that Richarlison’s actions behind the scenes are the reason why he can no longer play a Premier League game for Spurs. ‘If I had decided myself to leave him outside of the squad, I would have regrets. But the decision has not even been taken by the club. It has been a consequence of what I told you already, that he has decided by his own,’ De Zerbi said. ‘I’m sorry because I have one player less on the list. Richarlison is a good guy, a very good guy. I spoke with him a lot of times and I spent time to convince him to stay. But if you ask me, I know the truth. I know what happened in the last month, the last 45 days. And it’s clear, but I’m not frustrated. ‘I know what the club has done in the last 45 days with him and what was the behaviour of Richarlison. I can’t explain because it’s not right, but I’m sorry because it could be different. Even the end of the story, but a different way, I think, it could have been better. ‘Or it was much better for Richarlison to be on the list, Richarlison happy to stay, maybe to extend his contract, because he is still an important player, he was important last season, we can’t forget. But we can’t forget also the last 45 days.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim was forced to correct himself after making an awkward comparison involving an aeroplane accident while explaining how his team learns from setbacks.
AC Milan visit Lazio in Serie A on Saturday, having seen their perfect start under Ruben Amorim halted by a 1-1 draw with Juventus. The post More criticism than I received at Man Utd is impossible, says Milan boss Amorim appeared first on SoccerNews.
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