Ex-Benfica defender on Jorge Jesus: eternally grateful | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus boasts a career where many players have shone under his guidance. Among them, Guilherme Siqueira stands out, a Brazilian left-back who played for Benfica in the 2013/14 season. Recently, the Brazilian spoke about his relationship with the Al Nassr coach and expressed his deep gratitude.

Through his Instagram account, the former number 16 of the Eagles talked about his relationship with JJ after watching the recent interview with Diego Ribas. "I started as a starter that season, but then a groin injury took me out of the team for a few weeks. I was very impatient and wanted to return as soon as possible", the former footballer began to say.

"He starts walking with me on the field and tells me the following: 'I see you’re restless, but I need Guilherme at 100%. There's no point in coming back before your time. Stay calm, recover for one or two months, whatever is needed. When you're ready, you're my starting left-back'", Siqueira revealed, recalling the words of the former Benfica coach.

Next, the former Benfica player recounted how the season unfolded after his injury: "When I finished the treatment, I returned to play and the man never took me out again. We had a wonderful season and I, individually, had a great season. We became champions of Portugal, won the Cup and the League Cup".

"I am eternally grateful to Jorge Jesus for the gesture he had with me and for all the teachings that season", concluded Guilherme Siqueira, who only played one season with Benfica before returning to Atlético Madrid, who had loaned him to the Club of Light.

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