Marco Silva backs Premier League-style full-back Daniel Banjaqui for Benfica starting role | OneFootball

Marco Silva has turned to 18-year-old right-back Daniel Banjaqui, whose physique fits a Premier League-style profile. He started in the 4-0 win at Moreirense in Moreira de Cónegos and kept things simple, showing encouraging signs going forward.

According to Glorioso 1904, Silva values that power and wants his full-backs to take on offensive duties, which aligns with Banjaqui’s habits. The youngster should keep his place against Gil Vicente, allowing Alexander Bah to recover for challenging away fixtures at Milan and Porto.

In his debut campaign with the first team he still featured for the B team and the under-23s, and played eight of the 10 Youth League matches under Vítor Vinha. That side scored 39 goals and lined up in a four-two-three-one.

Physicality was decisive in Banjaqui remaining with the senior group. He has invested time to build strength and improve his execution when in possession. The under-17 World Cup winner is regarded as highly focused.

He is viewed as mentally prepared, intent on claiming the spot and continuing to justify opportunities. He can make a difference in attack, though he still needs to refine one-v-one defending and positional awareness.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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