Rafael Obrador talks Benfica future, dreams of following ex-Eagle’s path | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador is very happy at Benfica. The left-back revealed that he has a good relationship with Bruno Lage - who asked him to gain muscle - and that, inevitably, Álvaro Carreras is a great inspiration for success at the club.

"I always like to draw inspiration from great players in my position, and I think Álvaro is a good example. The truth is he had an excellent season and, thanks to that, he is where he is now. I would also like to have a great season at Benfica — that's what I'm focused on at the moment. I have a five-year contract, and the future will tell", he said in statements to the Spanish newspaper Ok Diário.

When asked about his early days at Luz, Obrador was adamant: "Before arriving, I knew the club was historic, but once inside, it's experienced differently. The passion of the fans, the stadium, the way football is lived".

"Football there is very important. I am very proud of how I was received by my teammates, coaching staff and fans. Everything was very positive and welcoming. From the first day, I was well received in the locker room and treated as one of their own", added Obrador.

Bruno Lage was important in the player's choice and reportedly asked the left-footer to improve his physique: "We mainly talked about strengthening tactical and physical aspects. I have been working a lot in the gym — it's the leap I made this year going from the Second Division, with Deportivo, to a club that plays in the Champions League. It's a big leap and I have to adapt. We have mainly talked about this: growing physically, tactically, and being prepared to help the team when needed".

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