Rui Malheiro says there’s a Benfica player with Nuno Mendes’ quality | OneFootball

Commentator Rui Malheiro highlighted the quality of José Neto, considering that he can reach the level of Nuno Mendes. In statements to the newspaper Record, the commentator questions the management made by Sport Lisboa e Benfica of the athlete, particularly the lack of minutes in the B team.

“I am in favor of skipping stages, but with caution. You can't think that José Neto, a player in the line of Nuno Mendes, can jump to the main team and be a starter without having played senior games,” Rui Malheiro began by stating, praising the pearl of the reds.

The commentator raises questions about the options Benfica has taken in managing José Neto's career: “It needs to be understood why he wasn't playing in the B team before the World Cup. He already deserved it. And it is hoped that he won't be overshadowed by Obrador's descents to the B team,”

“João Veloso deserved more minutes”

“João Veloso was a starter in the Eusébio Cup, but it was more of a political move. He deserved more minutes. He remains in the squad, but isn't it better to play consecutively in the B team and go to the main team when necessary? Or won't he grow more in a championship team that meets what Benfica intends for its game?” Rui Malheiro concludes.

This season, serving Benfica, José Neto has played 12 matches: eight in the Liga Revelação, three in the UEFA Youth League, and one in the National Under-19 Championship. In the 835 minutes he was on the pitch, the 17-year-old left-back made four assists.

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