Former Brazil boss likens Benfica target to Carlos Vinícius: real talent | OneFootball

Felipe Augusto remains highly rated to strengthen Benfica’s attack next season and, in Brazil, praise for the Trabzonspor forward keeps growing. This time it was Mano Menezes who highlighted the qualities of the player linked with a move to Luz. The former Brazil manager (2010-2012) believes the striker has very interesting characteristics.

“He is a very interesting player, a player with great physical stature, standing 1.87 meters tall. He is left-footed and has a strong presence in the box, he knows how to score. He is more experienced now, we have been following him, and he has scored 15 goals for Trabzonspor,” the coach began by saying, in comments to RTP Antena 1.

The current Peru manager also believes that a move to Portugal could greatly benefit the Brazilian attacker’s development. “I think he is an interesting player. I don’t think he will have any more integration problems. He can grow in Portuguese football because, tactically, he will become a more complete player”, he explained.

Then came the direct comparison with a former striker who left fond memories at Luz. “If I could compare Felipe to any player, I would compare him to Carlos Vinícius, who also played for Benfica. They have similar qualities”, Mano Menezes said.

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