Marco Silva spots Mourinho's Benfica issue, players pay the price | OneFootball

has been implementing a new work philosophy at Benfica since taking charge of the Eagles. The Portuguese coach has a very busy routine at Seixal, with longer training sessions and greater physical demands than under the previous coaching staff, led by José Mourinho.

The Reds’ coach is usually the first to arrive at Benfica Campus and one of the last to leave the facilities. The routine remains the same even at a time when the working group is greatly reduced - with no goalkeepers available -  due to the international commitments of 17 players. Marco Silva uses every day to closely monitor the players’ preparation, in a method that is beginning to shape the day-to-day life of the first team.

According to the newspaper Record, physical preparation is one of the coach’s top priorities. After analyzing the data from the previous season, the Glorioso’s head coach identified room to improve the players’ fitness and build a team capable of playing high-intensity football. The work on the pitch is complemented by gym sessions and close support from the coaching staff, who are looking to raise the players’ physical levels to meet the demands of the intended style of play.

But the work does not end when training is over. Marco Silva stays on at Seixal, where he dedicates himself to analyzing the completed sessions, studying upcoming opponents, and preparing exercises for the following days. The goal is to build the routines of an intense, pressing team capable of playing at a high tempo. The experience gained during his time in English football, where the competitive calendar demands rigorous physical preparation, is also being applied at Benfica.

The break for international fixtures has not changed Marco Silva’s habits. Even with almost two dozen players absent, the coach maintains the same working logic and is preparing for the next competitive cycle. The next clash is against Vitória de Guimarães on October 11 at the Estádio da Luz.

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