Valdo picks four Benfica stars who could shine against Porto | OneFootball

Valdo believes that Benfica has individual strengths to decide the Classic against Porto. In the preview of the match, the former midfielder highlighted some names from the red squad that can make a difference, namely Nicolás Otamendi, Rafa, Andreas Schjelderup, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

“Pavlidis, for being the top scorer, Rafa for his irreverence, Otamendi for his leadership, and Schjelderup for his ability to create imbalance can make the difference,” he told Agência Lusa. However, he warns that the reds have little room for error in the title race.

"Benfica doesn't have much room for maneuver. Benfica is about winning, winning, and winning. In the end, the accounts are settled. Porto leads indisputably because those who have had the campaign they did deserve to be where they are. But the advantage was greater, and we can say that everything is still open.”

In Valdo's opinion, a victory can have a significant impact: "A victory against Porto, in our stadium, is an important step. Porto comes strong, but Benfica is also on an upward trend and is capable of beating this team.”

Finally, the former player also addressed the evolution of modern football, arguing that the current game is much more focused on the tactical aspect: “Today, the tactical side is worked on much more. Tactical evolution has become fundamental because a bit of the magic has been lost, that more creative player, the so-called number 10. We no longer have players like Chalana, Futre, João Pinto, or Rui Costa.”

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