Marco Silva on his way to Benfica, reviving down-and-out players | OneFootball

Marco Silva arrives at Benfica to succeed José Mourinho with an established image in the Premier League: that of a coach capable of reviving players during difficult phases of their careers and getting performances out of them above expectations. During spells at Hull City, Everton and, above all, Fulham, the Portuguese manager stood out for restoring the confidence of struggling players and turning them into key figures in his projects.

One of the most symbolic cases of this work is Raúl Jiménez. The player, who was at Benfica between 2015 and 2017, went through a delicate period after the serious head injury he suffered at Wolverhampton in 2020. Already at Fulham, under Marco Silva’s guidance, he managed to regain competitive consistency, scoring regularly over three seasons and reclaiming his place in English football.

Another relevant example is Alex Iwobi. After an inconsistent spell at Everton, the midfielder/winger regained prominence at Fulham, where he recovered his influence in attacking play and found stable form under the Portuguese coach.

Rodrigo Muniz also fits this pattern of development. After a less successful loan spell, he returned to Fulham and established himself with a season of growth, marked by goals and individual recognition in the Premier League.

This ability to rebuild players is seen as one of Marco Silva’s main credentials for the new challenge at the Luz. With Benfica’s pre-season set to begin on 25 June, several members of the squad will now have the opportunity to impress the new coach and relaunch their careers under his guidance.

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