Nuno Gomes warns Milan about Benfica: “It’ll be like going to the dentist” | OneFootball

Nuno Gomes knows both worlds well. A former striker and one of the standout figures in Benfica’s recent history, the ex-Portugal international also played in Italian football, where he represented Fiorentina between 2000 and 2002. Ahead of the clash between Benfica and Milan, the former goalscorer sent a warning to the Italian side.

Speaking about the Eagles’ Europa League opener, Nuno Gomes predicted a balanced match and believes one detail could make the difference: “I expect a very even game, one that will be decided by a single incident. San Siro will certainly be a factor. But I’m telling Milan to be careful with Benfica, who have the experience to hurt them,” he warned.

Despite his connection to Italian football, the former striker does not hide that his heart still beats for Benfica. Nuno Gomes described Marco Silva’s team as a difficult opponent and praised the current form of Gianluca Prestianni and Vangelis Pavlidis. “It’s a tough and mature team. Difficult to face. For Milan, it will be like going to the dentist,” he said, before reaffirming his confidence in Benfica’s abilities.

“I expect a brave Benfica: they will know how to cause problems for Milan. But, as you know, I’m a little biased. It’s the club of my life,” he admitted. Nuno Gomes also spoke about Gonçalo Ramos, a striker he has known since his youth academy days at Benfica and who now plays for Milan. The former goalscorer closely followed the Portuguese international’s development.

“He was 13, fragile and shy. Now he has become a man, as well as a complete centre-forward,” he recalled. For Nuno Gomes, Ramos is “a modern striker” and has the qualities to make his mark in Italian football. “Someone like him can do very well in Serie A. I’m very curious to see how many goals he will score,” he concluded.

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