Tomás da Cunha: what Silas Andersen lacks to be Sporting’s Hjulmand | OneFootball

Silas Andersen is close to being unveiled as a Sporting signing, and the first assessments of the Danish midfielder are beginning to multiply. Tomás da Cunha believes the player has room to grow at Alvalade, although he admits that, at an early stage, it will be difficult for him to reach the level of influence Morten Hjulmand had in Sporting’s midfield.

In his analysis of the new green-and-white signing, the sports commentator highlighted the physical traits of the Denmark under-21 international. “In the short term, it is difficult for Silas Andersen to reach Hjulmand’s level of influence, but he has significant room to grow at Sporting,” he began by saying.

Tomás da Cunha believes the midfielder has the attributes to establish himself quickly in Portuguese football. “Physically, he has everything it takes to impose himself easily in the Portuguese league. He shows aggression in pressing and in recovery work, can provide cover and solidity in the air, and has the timing to anticipate/tackle. He likes a good sliding tackle,” he explained.

On the ball, the analyst also sees interesting qualities in the player signed from Häcken. “Offensively, he takes responsibility for build-up in deeper areas and wins the ball back with the priority of starting attacks. He has the tools to get around pressure and play vertically, both with his passing and by carrying the ball. He poses a threat from distance when he gets the chance. He needs to adapt to new demands,” he noted.

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