Gonçalo Monteiro spots weakness in Benfica defence, says player too soft | OneFootball

António Silva’s future has once again come under discussion, with Gonçalo Monteiro addressing the situation of the Portuguese international and explaining the reasons why, in his view, the defender wants to leave Benfica. What’s more, he says the defender is too soft, although he acknowledges his qualities.

“The club wanted a renewal, with the approval of the coaching staff. The aim was to find a final balance. The criticism makes sense, he was involved in both goals (by Flamengo). It’s not easy to apply that way of seeing the game to António Silva, but the truth is that with the ball he is a centre-back for a big team, but without the ball he lacks nastiness. Forwards should feel uncomfortable when they come near a centre-back, and he lacks that nastiness in the good sense of the word — aggressive, not violent,” Gonçalo Monteiro stated.

In the commentator’s opinion, a change of club could prove positive: “From an emotional point of view, António Silva has everything to gain. He had a great offer, even to be captain at the biggest Portuguese club, but that’s not enough. If it’s not enough, then in fact it is important, even for his mental health, to leave that zone.”

Meanwhile, António Silvaare preparing to formalise an offer for the Portuguese international, in a deal that could reach 25 million euros.

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