Besiktas accuse Rafa of lying, Benfica watch for possible ban | OneFootball

Rafa Silva missed Besiktas training again. Just like in the previous training session of the Turkish team, the Portuguese forward was absent, claiming to be experiencing some pain. At a time when a return to Benfica is being considered, the Istanbul club’s officials do not believe the player’s version of events.

According to information reported by Fanatik, Besiktas is demanding that Rafa present a medical report confirming his discomfort and/or possible injury. The Turks are not accepting the player’s word, who has admitted to being unhappy and wanting to leave the club.

A possible disciplinary process and consequent punishment are on the table: “Every Monday, we would wonder, ‘Will Rafa train or play?’ His agent called the club and threatened them. Now, whether he will play, whether we will terminate his contract... This is Besiktas. Both Rafa Silva’s and Sergen Yalcin’s positions will eventually be filled,” said Sergen Yalcin, coach of the Black Eagles.

Rafa is, in fact, unhappy with the situation at Besiktas, but, contrary to what the Turkish president revealed, he does not intend to end his career. The former Benfica player complains about a discrepancy between the project he was presented with and the current reality of the club.

Rafa Silva – valued at 7 million euros – represented Benfica for eight seasons (2016/17 to 2023/24), costing the Eagles’ coffers 16 million euros. In total, the former Portuguese international posted impressive numbers with the Sacred Mantle: 326 matches, 94 goals, 67 assists, and eight titles, including three National Championships.

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