Benfica player back in tough training, message sparks plenty of talk | OneFootball

Left out of José Mourinho’s recent selections, Sidny Cabral has once again made his presence felt on social media. The Benfica player posted a video on Instagram showing himself training intensely at a gym, accompanied by a short message.

"Power. Precision. Patience," is the phrase that can be read. Signed from Estrela da Amadora in the winter transfer window for around six million euros, the versatile 23-year-old footballer has had few opportunities in recent weeks, being left out of the choices of the Benfica coach.

The athlete’s last match took place in Madrid, in the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Real Madrid. At the end of that match, the player was also involved in a curious moment when he asked Vinícius Júnior for his shirt, after the game at the Bernabéu.

At the time, Mourinho commented on the episode, in a situation that also involved Gianluca Prestianni, who was accused of an alleged racist insult by the Brazilian forward. "It’s not to be criticized, but it could have been avoided," said the Benfica coach. Meanwhile, on social media, Sidny Cabral seems focused on working to get back into the coach’s plans.

This season (Estrela da Amadora and Benfica), Sidny Cabral – valued at 2 million euros – has played 27 matches: 22 in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the League Cup. The footballer has six goals and six assists to his name.

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