Sudakov won't wait for Benfica, makes move to please Marco Silva | OneFootball

Benfica’s squad return to training is scheduled for Thursday, but Georgiy Sudakov has decided not to wait for the official start of pre-season. The Ukrainian midfielder reported early to Benfica Campus on his own initiative and has already completed an individual training session.

The decision has a clear objective: to arrive for the new season in the best physical condition possible and make a good impression on Marco Silva. The new Benfica coach’s admiration for Sudakov’s qualities is nothing new. The information had been reported previously and was ultimately confirmed by Marco Silva himself during his official unveiling. The report was first published by Record.

The Portuguese coach believes the Ukraine international has characteristics particularly well suited to the playing model he wants to implement at Benfica and sees him as a player capable of taking on an important role in the team. With the start of training just around the corner, Marco Silva will finally have the chance to closely observe one of the players in whom he has the highest expectations for the new season.

On the player’s side, the motivation is also high. Sudakov wants to take advantage of the change in the coaching cycle to regain prominence and put behind him a season marked by difficulties. At 23, Benfica’s number 10 is looking to begin the new season with a renewed image, already showing strong determination to win back his place in the squad.

Signed as one of Benfica’s main bets, Sudakov was unable to fully live up to expectations last season. Physical problems, emotional fatigue, and some inconsistency in his performances ended up affecting his output, causing him to lose ground at various points during the campaign.

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