Reason revealed for Marco Silva benching Trubin at Benfica | OneFootball

Samuel Soares started for the second game in a row, against Académico de Viseu, after earning his place in the starting lineup in the European clash with Hearts, and he is ahead of Anatoliy Trubin to remain Benfica’s first-choice goalkeeper.

The main reason is his quality with the ball at his feet. The Benfica coach places great importance on goalkeepers taking part in build-up play, an area in which he considers Samuel Soares superior to the Ukrainian international.

The coach demands that goalkeepers play an active role at the start of attacks, take risks and be involved in the build-up, a decisive aspect against teams that press high, as Benfica will face throughout the season.

Trubin has a more cautious profile when facing opposition pressure. When he senses danger, the Ukrainian international often chooses to clear the ball long, an option the coaching staff does not favor, preferring instead to play out with short passes.

The 25-year-old is open to leaving the Luz, and the club is willing to negotiate his departure. In Italy, there were reports of alleged interest from Juventus, which did not materialize. At the moment, there are no offers for the Ukrainian goalkeeper - who could even leave on loan.

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