Luís Aguilar backs Glorioso 1904 exclusive: Silva unhappy with Benfica ace | OneFootball

Luís Aguilar’s statements reinforced what the Glorioso 1904 Exclusive had already reported: as things stand, Samuel Dahl is not a fully unquestioned starter for Marco Silva, despite continuing to rack up minutes at the start of the new season.

The 23-year-old Swedish left-back has played every minute in Benfica’s official matches in 2026/27. Even so, the SIC Notícias pundit believes the player in red is still performing below expectations: “Dahl does not fully convince Marco Silva, just as he also did not convince José Mourinho.”

a scenario that could open the door to changes on the left side of the defense if a market opportunity arises.

Although the priority for Benfica’s board is to sign a right-footed center-back following António Silva’s departure, the future of Samuel Dahl is not sealed: “If there is an interesting offer for Dahl, Benfica will negotiate and will look for a left-back who can play the position alongside José Neto,” Luís Aguilar added.

The people in charge at the Lisbon club remain attentive to the market and are not ruling out selling the defender, provided the offer meets their financial demands. Signed by Benfica in 2024 for €9.6 million, Samuel Dahl had a heavily used 2025/26 season, making 53 appearances, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

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