After Benfica debut, Ivan Lima earns praise: he’s a real winger | OneFootball

Ivan Lima made his debut for the Benfica first team in the final minutes of the victory against Chaves (2-0). Since then, the young player has been in the spotlight, receiving a lot of praise. At a time when he has already reacted to the event, the number 90 was analyzed by a former coach.

In a conversation with the national press, Daniel Barreira, former coordinator of the FPF, recalled the moment he first saw Ivan Lima in action: “It was during that training camp that Ivan became more relevant, and from then on, he became a regular presence in the subsequent levels of the national teams.”

Next, the former coach described José Mourinho's new protégé as a high-intensity attacking player: “He is a vertical, powerful, fast winger, who is at his strongest when he has space behind the opponent's defensive line, being especially effective in moments of offensive transition.”

“Ivan is a player who, within a style of play that seeks a more vertical game, a game down the flanks, with one-on-one situations and crosses, can be an asset for playing in the Portuguese Primeira Liga,” explained the former FPF coordinator in an interview with the newspaper Record.

Finally, Daniel Barreira acknowledged that Ivan Lima's qualities are important and that the winger deserves more opportunities in the first team: “He has characteristics that are increasingly rare in Portuguese football. With the support the club has given him in his development, he could have an important role in the Portuguese league.”

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