Marco Silva keeps Bah as Benfica find major solution | OneFootball

The sale of Amar Dedic to Newcastle has elevated Alexander Bah to first-choice right-back at Benfica, and he is expected to stay under Marco Silva.

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica had considered selling the Denmark international before the summer window closed, but recent developments shifted the plan.

With Dedic joining pre-season late after World Cup duty with Bosnia, then completing his move to Newcastle, Bah used the openings to cement his place under Marco Silva.

The 28-year-old already has more competitive minutes than last season, when a serious knee injury delayed his return for more than a year.

Marco Silva believes losing two players in the same position would be an unnecessary risk in a campaign where squad depth is key, so Bah remains central to his plans.

The 49-year-old values the Dane’s experience and his ability in a unit where depth will be particularly important, so a departure is not on the cards.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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