Sudakov won't wait for Benfica, makes move to please Marco Silva | OneFootball

Benfica’s squad return to training is scheduled for Thursday, but Georgiy Sudakov has decided not to wait for the official start of pre-season. The Ukrainian midfielder reported early to Benfica Campus, on his own initiative, and has already completed an individual training session.

The decision has a clear objective: to arrive for the new season in the best physical condition possible and make a good impression on Marco Silva. The new Benfica coach’s admiration for Sudakov’s qualities is nothing new. The information had previously been reported and was ultimately confirmed by Marco Silva himself during his official presentation. The news was reported by Record.

The Portuguese coach believes the Ukrainian international has qualities particularly well suited to the playing style he wants to implement at Benfica and sees him as a player capable of taking on an important role in the team. With the start of training just around the corner, Marco Silva will finally have the opportunity to closely observe one of the players in whom he has the highest expectations for the new season.

On the player’s side, motivation is also high. Sudakov intends to take advantage of the coaching change to regain prominence and put behind him a season marked by difficulties. At 23, Benfica’s number 10 is looking to begin the new campaign with a renewed image, already showing strong determination to win back his place in the squad.

Signed as one of Benfica’s main bets, Sudakov was unable to fully live up to expectations last season. Physical problems, emotional fatigue, and some inconsistency in his performances ultimately affected his output, causing him to lose ground at various points during the campaign.

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