Ivanovic and Pavlidis duo? Ex-Benfica star not convinced | OneFootball

A former Benfica striker explains why a partnership between Ivanovic and Pavlidis would not work in a 4x4x2 system

Zoran Filipovic does not believe that a duo formed by Franjo Ivanovic and Vangelis Pavlidis would work out. In a recent interview, where he had already spoken about the Greek striker’s goal drought, the former Benfica forward considered that Rafa Silva would be a more balanced option.

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“Mourinho is the one who should decide, since he has all the information about the players,” Filipovic began, speaking to Record newspaper when asked whether a partnership between the Greek and the Croatian would bear fruit for Benfica’s attack.

“It wouldn’t be like me and Nené, who complemented each other,” recalled the former Eagles striker. “I was more of a fixed player and Nené looked for spaces more. We had to work hard on pressing and defensive aspects. We played with our eyes closed, we were well synchronized,” Filipovic added.

“Football has changed and Benfica benefits from having a fast player who comes from behind, like Rafa,” concluded the former footballer, considering that the number 27 would be a better attacking partner for Pavlidis, as he has more similar characteristics.

In the current season, playing for Benfica, Franjo Ivanovic – valued at 20 million euros – has already played 35 official matches: 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, and two in the League Cup. In the 1,169 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Croatian has recorded six goals and two assists.

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