Marco Silva's target didn't arrive, now boss has a headache at Benfica | OneFootball

Alarm bells are ringing at Benfica. Alexander Bah went off complaining of pain in his forearm in the 17th minute, after a collision with Paulo Henrique, Marítimo’s left-back. The Benfica defender lay on the ground for several minutes with his arm immobilized and had to be replaced by Jakub Kaminski, heading straight to the dressing room.

If the injury proves to be serious, Marco Silva will have a major headache, because after Amar Dedic’s departure to Newcastle, the only natural right-back Benfica have in the squad is Daniel Banjaqui. This is a scenario the coach had already anticipated.

In the Glorioso 1904 Exclusive on August 25, we revealed that Marco Silva was concerned about Benfica’s depth at right-back, fearing he would be left dependent on Fredrik Aursnes in that position if Bah suffered another physical problem.

The possibility of having to deploy Aursnes on the right flank again does not please the coaching staff. The Danish international is seen as an important piece for Benfica, but Marco Silva wanted to avoid constantly resorting to makeshift solutions in such a specific position. The transfer window has already closed and the only option is to sign free agents.

but his youth makes the Eagles’ coach somewhat hesitant about the possibility of handing the 18-year-old a starting rolefor an extended period.

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