Coach unveils Benfica’s new gem, offers Mourinho some advice | OneFootball

Miguel Figueiredo was the big surprise in the squad for Arouca. Although he didn't get any playing time, the 17-year-old, according to Tiago Lima Pereira, has a lot of quality. The former coach of Benfica's youth team also gave a piece of advice to José Mourinho.

"Miguel is a kid who plays in midfield, he can play as a 'six' or 'eight', and he has a very high cognitive level and a great understanding of the game," Tiago Lima Pereira said in an interview with the newspaper Record, introducing the 17-year-old.

"He is one of the best players in Benfica's youth setup, a complete midfielder," added the former Eagles coach. "He stands out mainly for managing the game very well and playing excellently under pressure," Tiago Lima Pereira continued, praising the talent of Miguel Figueiredo.

"Mourinho just needs to give him an opportunity, which is what he is doing... and rightly so! It shows he is paying attention to the excellent work being done in Benfica's youth development. He just needs to give him minutes and... work with him," emphasized the youth coach, advising the Special One.

"The 2008 generation is one of the best ever in Benfica's youth development. All of them have a lot of talent, but this one combines quality with quantity," concluded Tiago Lima Pereira, giving high praise to the young players being developed in Seixal.

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