Bruno Lage reveals he's spoken to Bernardo Silva about a Benfica return | OneFootball

Bruno Lage has already spoken with Bernardo Silva about a potential return to Benfica. In the preview of the Champions League match against Qarabag, and following Pavlidis' statements, the Eagles' coach was questioned about the Portuguese international and made it clear that it was not a 'political' statement on the matter.

“Bernardo Silva? I said what any fan knows and says in what has been the interpretation of the record. I also had the opportunity to talk to the player about it,” Bruno Lage began, when asked about the statements he had made regarding the Portuguese international.

“I strongly believe that one day, regardless of the coach or president, Bernardo will return. I think I stated the obvious, any fan believes it will happen. They wanted to take it to a political side, I regret that they did,” Bruno Lage added about the Manchester City player.

“They wanted to take it to a political side. I will only get involved in that side if the red line is crossed. If I feel that any candidate attacks the team, I have to take that step forward. I am the coach of Benfica, I am concerned with growing the team, I am not concerned with being consensual. I have nothing more to say about the political side. I am a football coach,” Bruno Lage concluded.

In the main team of Benfica, Bernardo Silva – valued at 38 million euros – played only three matches. His debut with the Sacred Mantle took place on October 19, 2013, when the Reds, then led by Jorge Jesus, visited Cinfães. The Portuguese international came on in the 80th minute to replace Filip Djuricic, in a match that ended with a 1-0 victory for the Eagles, with a goal by Ola John (52’).

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