International regular sends serious warning to Benfica star | OneFootball

The left-back chosen to start Sweden’s most recent match addressed a controversial decision calmly. Despite the strong competition, Gabriel Gudmundsson appeared relaxed about the situation. Graham Potter’s decision ultimately came as a surprise, as Samuel Dahl was not called up.

The Leeds United player got the nod over the Benfica man and started not only against Ukraine, but also this Wednesday against Poland, securing qualification for the World Cup. Speaking to the newspaper Fotboll Direkt, Gudmundsson explained that he prefers to focus only on performances on the pitch. The full-back highlighted the consistency he has managed to achieve at the English club.

Even so, the defender valued the internal competition for the position with Samuel Dahl. According to the player, the healthy rivalry helps raise the level, and he believes competition is essential for development, creating a competitive environment.

The comments come at a time when the topic is drawing attention. The battle for the left-back spot remains open. With several names in the mix, the situation promises further developments. Benfica remains attentive to how the situation develops, as it could affect the 23-year-old player.

This season, playing for Benfica, Samuel Dahl - valued at €12 million - has already made a total of 46 official appearances: 26 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 13 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,967 minutes he has been on the pitch, the No. 26 has recorded two goals and two assists.

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