Benfica have €17m problem: Marco Silva axes new signing | OneFootball

The management of tactical options within Benfica's setup has led to a sharp loss of ground for one of the club's first summer investments. Polish winger Jakub Kaminski cost the club €17 million, but ended up being relegated to the bench by Marco Silva.

The 24-year-old started pre-season in the starting lineup and got minutes against St. Gallen, but his performances did not impress the coach. Gianluca Prestianni's meteoric rise ultimately pushed the former Cologne player out of the Glorioso's initial attacking options.

In the most recent matches against Aarhus and Estoril, Kaminski did not even come off the bench, totaling just 163 minutes this season. Direct competition in the attacking department has intensified with the return of Andreas Schjelderup after representing Norway at the World Cup.

Asked about the lack of minutes given to the Polish international, Marco Silva was blunt. "How much did Lukebakio cost? How much did Ríos cost? How many minutes did they play in the last few games? I could say more... I'm here to make decisions. I don't want to single anyone out. I was very clear. This is competition between the players. Are you expecting me to take out Prestianni to put in Kaminski? I'll make the best decisions for the next match", he said in the build-up to the game against Estoril.

After four seasons in German football, the number 27 will have to work to regain his place. Jakub Kaminski is now looking to turn the situation around and show he can once again be a valid option in Benfica's attack.

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