This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. José Mourinho, coach of Benfica, highlighted the evolution of Samuel Dahl since his arrival at Luz to succeed Bruno Lage, and expressed surprise that the left-back was not called up to the Swedish national team. "Potter [Swedish coach] will have to explain why Samuel Dahl is not in the national team," said Mourinho, which prompted a response from Potter during a press conference on Wednesday. "As I said in the last press conference, there are always people who defend a different decision than yours. It's part of the job. We are happy with the players we have. There is nothing negative regarding Samuel, at all. It is a sporting decision, and there are always difficult decisions we have to make," the coach pointed out, in anticipation of the match against Ukraine, which is part of the semi-finals of the playoff for access to the 2026 World Cup.
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