Suárez hails Benfica striker: one of the best forwards in the world | OneFootball

Alberto Suárez has no doubts about Jhon Durán’s future at Benfica. The Colombian coach, who gave the striker his professional debut at Envigado, believes the Eagles’ new signing has everything it takes to repeat the success of other Colombian players who have played in Portugal.

Speaking to Record, the 65-year-old manager recalled the cases of Radamel Falcao, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, and said he is convinced that Jhon Durán will follow the same path: "He is Colombia’s best centre-forward and, given his age, one of the best strikers in the world. Because of his technical ability and his physical condition. He is a very tall lad, with a high technical level and a lot of power," he said.

Despite spells at Fenerbahçe and Zenit, on loan from Al Nassr, the coach believes that Jhon Durán has never stopped developing: "Durán left Colombia at a very young age and is naturally still in a maturation process, despite having found success very early on in the United States. He then moved to England, where he was also successful. I believe he still has a lot to offer in the near future," he stressed.

Asked about the forward’s adaptation to Portuguese football, Alberto Suárez was fully confident. In the coach’s view, Portugal continues to be the ideal stage for Colombian footballers to show their value in Europe.

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