Before shining at Benfica, Rafa Silva had a defining moment at Alverca | OneFootball

The signing of Rafa Silva in the final stretch of the winter market expanded José Mourinho's options for the last third of Benfica. The 32-year-old forward will face a team that was part of his training, Alverca. Paulo Robles, the forward's former coach at Alverca, recalled a "quirky" incident involving the winger, but one that already showed his leadership profile.

"Since we had a good relationship and he liked to assert a position in front of the group, at one point, he tore one of the training jerseys and appeared on the stairs leading to the field with his arm wrapped in it", he revealed, in statements to the newspaper 'A Bola'.

Although he hasn't participated in any goals since his return to Luz, the Porto Alto coach asks the Benfica fans for patience. "We need to be calm. A player who hasn't competed with his teammates for two/three months always has obstacles that require some time".

Another news surrounding the former Portuguese international is the possibility of the athlete ending his career at Benfica, as stated by the CEO of Onsoccer, João Araújo: "Under normal conditions, Rafa wants to end his career very well and with titles. And if that happens at Benfica, it will be excellent", he said in a conversation with 'MaisFutebol'.

It's worth remembering that the Eagles will return to the field against Alverca, next Sunday, February 8, at 8:30 PM, at Estádio da Luz. The match corresponds to the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The Eagles are in 3rd place, with 46 points.

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