Schjelderup and Prestianni to start for Benfica? Not plan A, say some | OneFootball

Eduardo Madeiro praises the qualities of Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni, but believes the two starting together is not Benfica’s plan A

Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni were, for the first time, both in Benfica’s starting attack against Moreirense. Georgiy Sudakov dropped to the bench, also for the first time this season. Despite the youngsters’ good form, Eduardo Moreira believes the simultaneous use of the two players is not Marco Silva’s plan A.

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"The possibility of seeing Schjelderup and Prestianni together is enough to make any Benfica fan’s mouth water. However, this was purely circumstantial. Every match has its own story and this duo does not seem to be the plan A for the identity Benfica want to create", he began by saying on BOLA TV.

On the importance of tactical alternatives, the former Sanjoanense assistant coach highlighted their value. "Even so, anyone who limits themselves to plan A is doomed to fail. These options and alternative pairings strengthen Benfica’s strategic plan and create surprises that unsettle opponents’ defensive structures. It is up to the coach to understand the right moments for their use to be effective," he said.

Eduardo Moreira highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of Schjelderup. "They are players with different rates of development. Schjelderup stands out for a decision-making ability and reading of the game that are extremely rare for his age, making the right choice most of the time. However, he still needs to improve his off-the-ball energy and the tactical discipline demanded by the coach", he analyzed.

To conclude, the coach admitted that he can see the two playing at the same time in certain matches. "It is perfectly viable to see them play together in specific moments. That coexistence makes sense when Benfica need to completely pin back the opposition’s defensive block and create a much stronger threat dynamic in the final third", he concluded.

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