Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Marco Silva warned Benfica, now it's backfired | OneFootball

Marco Silva is irritated with Benfica’s football structure, Glorioso 1904 knows. At issue is the decision taken by Rui Costa and Mário Branco not to sign a replacement for Alexander Bah in the recent transfer window.

As our newspaper reported on August 25, the coach had issued a clear warning to those in charge about the urgent need to strengthen the position, given the Danish international’s history when it comes to physical problems.

Glorioso 1904 confirms that this setback exposed the sector’s vulnerability. The problem is made worse by the fact that the senior squad has only Daniel Banjaqui as a natural alternative, a young footballer who is just 18 years old and has very little competitive experience.

The Benfica coach wanted to anticipate any unforeseen issue by signing a proven player capable of stepping straight into the starting lineup. The warning Marco Silva conveyed to the club’s hierarchy at the Luz was aimed at ensuring solid solutions in a demanding schedule, but the Benfica leadership chose not to make any additional investment at the close of the transfer window.

Managing the right side of the defense has now become a complex challenge for Benfica’s coaching staff. The coach will have to rely on Banjaqui’s rapid emergence or improvise with players from other positions in the full-back role.

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