Coutinho calls Benfica regular too green, wants him benched | OneFootball

Benfica's defeat in the clásico against Porto continues to cause a major uproar. Francisco Pereira Coutinho, a professor at NOVA School of Law and a well-known Eagles supporter, used social media to express his deep outrage at Marco Silva's tactical choices.

The choice of goalkeeper to protect Benfica's goal in the decisive clash was at the center of the main criticism aimed at the team. The commentator delivered harsh criticism of Samuel Soares being named in the starting lineup for the match played in the north of the country.

Through X (formerly Twitter), Francisco Pereira Coutinho used strong words to describe the young footballer's performance. "But why play this inexperienced kid Samuel Soares? What an absurd decision", he wrote.

The young goalkeeper has been trusted in several matches this season, but his display in the big game has once again fueled the controversy. Many fans argue that Benfica's goal requires greater experience and seasoning, with Anatoliy Trubin preferred for duels under high competitive pressure.

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