José Manuel Freitas slams Benfica footballer: "His days are numbered" | OneFootball

Georgiy Sudakov’s form at Benfica has been a major talking point, especially after Marco Silva’s comments about the Ukrainian international’s performances. The Benfica coach acknowledged that the midfielder needs to increase his attacking impact, namely through goals and assists, although he considered his overall displays positive.

João Manuel Freitas was particularly critical of the Ukrainian’s continued place among the starters and did not hide his belief regarding the player’s immediate future: “Sudakov’s days in the team are also numbered,” he said on the Now channel. The arrival of João Palhinha could significantly alter the makeup of the midfield.

In his view, the possible arrival of the Portuguese international would give the team greater defensive solidity and free up other players for different roles. In that scenario, Fredrik Aursnes and Leandro Barreiro could form the midfield, while Sudakov would lose ground.

The debate has therefore left an open question about Sudakov’s status at Benfica. With Marco Silva demanding greater attacking output and Palhinha seen as a solution capable of improving the team’s balance, the Ukrainian international may have to fight even harder for a place in the starting eleven.

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