Marco Silva worried by possible injury to Benfica defender | OneFootball

José Neto gave Marco Silva a scare near the end of the first half of the match between Hearts and Benfica (1-1), when he went down on the pitch complaining of pain in his left shoulder. The defender returned to the dressing room visibly shaken and, as a precaution, the Benfica coach instructed Samuel Dahl to begin warming up during the interval.

The player wearing number 62 was then reassessed by the Benfica medical staff and, after showing positive signs, was eventually cleared to return to the pitch. José Neto not only came back for the second half but also managed to complete the full 90 minutes, easing the initial fears of a more serious injury.

After the final whistle, Marco Silva made a point of personally checking on the young defender’s physical condition, showing the coach’s concern for a player who has been earning more and more space in the first-team plans. José Neto, just 18 years old, has been making an excellent impression since the coach’s arrival.

Against Hearts, the youngster also had a special European debut, as he started for the first time in an international competition. His performance was also marked by a standout moment: it was José Neto’s pass that allowed Lukebakio to restore parity in the match.

The performance at Tynecastle therefore reinforces the trust Marco Silva has placed in the young defender, who continues to make the most of every opportunity to show that he can play an important role for Benfica over the course of the season.

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