Heads up, Benfica: Turkish media reveal Rafa Silva training details | OneFootball

The details showing that Rafa Silva's training level is low are already known. Following statements from Beşiktaş coach Sergen Yalçin, who revealed that the former Benfica player is only training 'to fulfill his contract', the local press explained what the Portuguese has been doing during the training sessions.

According to Sporx, a Turkish newspaper, on the eve of the game in which Rafa Silva was called up, the footballer showed no commitment or effort during the final preparation session for the match, in which the black eagles ended up winning (1-0).

The same source explains that the rest of the Beşiktaş team covered an average of six kilometers during training; however, in the case of the number 27, the forward only took 125 steps. The same happened during the warm-up before the match, where Rafa Silva showed no interest in being present.

The player's recent behavior did not please the coaching staff or the club, which, according to the same newspaper, called Rafa Silva's agent for an urgent meeting. It has been determined that Beşiktaş president Serdal Adali clearly communicated all the conditions the black eagles set for the player's departure.

Rafa Silva — valued at 5 million euros — is on a collision course with Beşiktaş, not having played since November. In the current season, the number 27 of the black eagles has played in 16 official matches, between national and European competitions. In the 1,360 minutes he was on the pitch, the Portuguese international recorded five goals and three assists.

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