Benfica concerns over Prestianni eased as form becomes talking point inside club | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni has pushed past a tricky spell to become Benfica’s standout at the start of the season. He was decisive again in Moreira de Cónegos during a heavy win.

According to Glorioso 1904, the Argentine has seven goals and two assists in nine games, the best run of his career so far. His form has become one of the key themes inside the club.

Benfica’s flying start has had multiple protagonists, with Marco Silva prominent, Vangelis Pavlidis continuing to deliver, Rafa Silva rejuvenated and Leandro Barreiro grafting. Yet Prestianni’s surge has surprised even some within the structure.

Despite belief in his talent and a strong finish last season, there had been concern that Nicolás Otamendi’s exit could unsettle him, given their close relationship. The opposite has happened, with Prestianni showing greater maturity and handling different moments well.

His growth gathered momentum after controversy over alleged insults aimed at Vinícius Júnior in a meeting with Real Madrid. The episode has been regarded as a lesson, and he has responded on the pitch while José Mourinho kept faith amid heavy criticism.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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