Jorge Corrula slams Benfica midfielder for so many back passes | OneFootball

was not convinced by Georgiy Sudakov’s performance against Académico de Viseu. The actor, a well-known Benfica supporter, analyzed the Eagles’ first half and aimed direct criticism at the Ukrainian midfielder, calling for a more vertical approach to the game.

"It was a good first half. I hope the attitude stays the same, because it has been lacking. Prestianni is in great form, but as for Sudakov, I don’t remember seeing any Benfica number 10 make so many backward passes," he told the newspaper 'Record'.

The criticism comes at a time when expectations surrounding Sudakov remain high. The playmaker arrived at Benfica with the responsibility of taking on an important role in the team’s attacking build-up, but his first season was marked by adaptation difficulties and some physical problems.

The 2026/27 season presents itself as an opportunity for the midfielder to finally show all the potential that led the Eagles to invest in his signing. Sudakov is seen as one of the players with the greatest room for growth in Marco Silva’s squad, but he will now have to earn his place and show greater influence in the final third.

The Eagles drew 2-2 with Académico de Viseu at the Estádio da Luz in a match played behind closed doors. Benfica took the lead twice, thanks to goals from Vangelis Pavlidis and Gianluca Prestianni, but allowed the Viseu side to respond. Rúben Pereira and André Clóvis scored for the opposition and denied them the win.

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