Ex-striker on Pavlidis’ drought: Benfica rely on his goals | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis is by far the top scorer for Benfica this season. Despite going through a less positive phase, the Greek forward continues to be, in Zorac Filipovic's opinion, a great player, crucial for José Mourinho's squad.

"Pavlidis has already proven to be a good scorer and a good player. But it's normal for strikers to have these slumps," Filipovic began by saying in statements to the newspaper Record. It should be noted that the Eagles' number 14 has been playing non-stop for three months, with 18 consecutive matches as a starter.

"Benfica has depended on his goals. I've noticed some physical fatigue. He has scored many goals and there's always a lot of pressure. Benfica is a club where winning is mandatory," observed the former forward of the Clube da Luz, pointing out the risks of fatigue for Pavlidis.

"He had opportunities but finished the games without scoring. I started to have doubts," added Hassan Nader, another well-known name at Benfica. The father of Olympic athlete Isaac Nader recalled that, like Pavlidis, he also experienced dry spells, a situation that can lead to a loss of confidence.

"He needs to stay calm. The support of family and everyone around him, coaches, players, and fans, will be important for him to overcome this phase. I counted on everyone's support," advised the former Moroccan footballer, currently 60 years old.

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