Striker blames Bruno Lage for failed spell at Benfica | OneFootball

Bruno Lage was largely responsible for Zeki Amdouni's lack of success at Benfica, says the forward. The Swiss player does not have fond memories of the coach and believes he was treated unfairly during his time with the team, on loan from Burnley.

"Regarding Benfica, a part of me remains disappointed, very disappointed indeed. I feel that I wasn't given the opportunity I deserved. Despite the limited playing time, I showed good things", he began by saying in an interview with SFMFootball.

"It remains a strong experience, but I regret not having achieved everything there because, with the squad we had, we should have won everything", he said, before explaining that Bruno Lage was the problem: "The transfer didn't happen because the coach and I didn't share the same vision. I played only one or two games in my true position throughout the season, without ever complaining".

The Swiss player did not hide the incompatibility with Lage, admitting he is happy for the teammates he made at Luz, with the change of coach: "As for Mourinho's arrival at Benfica, I was happy for my former teammates and wish them the best".

In the 2024/25 season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Zeki Amdouni was Bruno Lage's choice in 43 matches: 11 in the Champions League, 24 in the National Championship, six in the Portuguese Cup, and two in the League Cup. In the 1,372 minutes he played, the Swiss international forward scored nine goals and also provided two assists wearing the eagle on his chest.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.