Remember Benjamín Rollheiser? Former Benfica man living a real nightmare | OneFootball

Santos' Benjamín Rollheiser is going through a rather complicated phase. In the away match against Palmeiras, the team of the former Benfica player, who only came on the field in the 81st minute, ended up defeated, 2-0, and dropped to the relegation zone.

After a goalless first half, Vítor Roque decided to settle the match in favor of Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras. At the 67th and 80th minutes, the former Barcelona player scored twice and secured the three points for Abel Ferreira's team. After the Portuguese international's brace, Benjamín Rollheiser replaced Álvaro Barreal.

With this defeat, Santos - where Neymar shone - of Benjamín Rollheiser deepens the crisis it is in. In the last four matches, the historic Brazilian team lost two (Palmeiras and Vitória) and drew two others (Botafogo and Fortaleza), currently sitting in 17th place in the Brasileirão.

Benjamín Rollheiser joined Benfica in January 2024, coming from Estudiantes, for 9.5 million euros. However, after a year in which he failed to establish himself (27 matches, two goals, and one assist), the winger moved to Santos, with the Reds earning 11 million euros.

At Santos, Benjamín Rollheiser – valued at 8 million euros – has played 33 matches. In the 2,254 minutes he was an option for Juan Pablo Vojvoda, the former Benfica player scored two goals (Corinthians and CRB) and made two assists (Fortaleza and São Paulo).

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