Anatoliy Trubin on three years at Benfica, says something big is missing | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin looked back on his three years in Benfica’s service in a conversation on the podcast of former Ukrainian goalkeeper Denys Bokyo. The 24-year-old Ukraine international spoke about the process of adapting to Portuguese football and says he still needs to win the league title with the Club of Light.

As time has gone by, the Benfica goalkeeper says he has absorbed the Portuguese mentality and highlights the positive impact of life in Lisbon. “Overall, everything is great. We have sunshine 10 months a year; for a Ukrainian there are no cold days. I play for one of the best clubs in Portugal and Europe,” he said.

Despite the comfort away from the pitch, Trubin does not hide his ambition to win more significant titles with the Eagles. “What’s missing are the results. I want to help the team win the league title.” The goalkeeper also recalled the difficulties faced in the title race in recent seasons.

“In the first season there were many defeats without explanation. We beat Sporting [2-1] and Porto [1-0] in the first half of the season, but then we would lose and draw. Last season we had the opportunity until the final matchday, but we didn’t beat Sporting in the second-to-last one. Psychologically it was difficult; a victory was all we needed. It was a painful experience,” he explained.

Trubin also spoke about his relationship with José Mourinho, recalling moments when the Portuguese coach encouraged the team at specific points in the season. “In one game he was suspended, he was on the bus and started speaking through a computer: ‘can you hear me?’,” he said.

Despite the competitive difficulties, the Ukraine international highlighted the positive impact of Benfica’s former coach on his journey: “I can’t say he is very emotional, but at the right moment he surprised us, it was very good. Overall, he is very calm and says what needs to be said. I really liked the training,” he concluded.

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