Sidny Cabral back in Benfica's good books: how he won Mourinho over | OneFootball

The clash against Vitória de Guimarães, which ended in a Benfica victory, marked Sidny Cabral’s return to competition after a month out of José Mourinho’s plans. Now, people close to the player have revealed the secret behind the Cape Verdean’s resurgence.

"He immediately stood out as a modern and dynamic wide player. He had explosive top-end speed, excellent coordination, and a natural ability to win duels," began Marian Willhem, Sidny Cabral’s former coach, in an interview with newspaper A Bola.

"What impressed me most was his versatility and adaptability; he looked comfortable in multiple roles. His work rate, both offensively and defensively, was exceptional. And he worked very hard," the coach continued, while discussing the qualities of the 23-year-old player.

"What set him apart was his game mentality and his hunger to be the best on the pitch," added the German coach, who worked alongside Sidny Cabral in his early years as a professional footballer. It should be remembered that the player was one of the standout performers in Cape Verde’s friendly match.

This season, playing for both Estrela da Amadora and Benfica, Sidny Cabral — valued at €5 million — has already made a total of 28 official appearances: 23 in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the League Cup. In the 1,835 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the player has recorded six goals and six assists.

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