Close to Benfica, Marco Silva not forgotten at Fulham: huge impact | OneFootball

On his way to Benfica, Marco Silva continues to receive praise in England. After ending a five-season spell with Fulham, the Portuguese manager left a deep mark on the London club, something that continues to be highlighted by players who worked directly with him.

Joachim Andersen, the 30-year-old Danish centre-back, did not hide his admiration for the coach. The player, who joined Fulham in 2024, recalled Marco Silva’s influence on his development and on the playing identity of the English team. "Marco taught me a lot. He is a coach who wants to play football. I like that, he has a very good philosophy," he told the Danish press.

The Danish international also highlighted the results achieved by the Portuguese manager during his time at Craven Cottage. For Andersen, the work done by Marco Silva helped Fulham reach competitive levels rarely seen in the club’s recent history.

"Marco Silva had an incredible impact on Fulham. He achieved some of the best results in the club’s history. That is why he is so loved by the fans. Last season, Fulham achieved the best results in the club’s history. This season, we came very close to surpassing that mark. We were also close to qualifying for Europe," the centre-back stressed.

Andersen also commented on the manager’s decision to return to Portugal to take charge of Benfica. "It is a difficult situation for him, because his whole family lives in Portugal. He has been in England for nine years, that has an influence," said the defender, making it clear that he understands the reasons that led Marco Silva to embrace Benfica’s project.

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