Two players have been sidelined by Marco Silva at Benfica, find out who | OneFootball

he continues to smooth out Benfica’s rough edges at the start of the 2026/2027 season. Between arrivals and departures, the former Fulham manager decided to leave two Benfica players out of his training sessions in Seixal.

The players in question are Tiago Gouveia and Bruma. The wingers were removed from Marco Silva’s training sessions while they look for a destination to continue their careers. The coach explained the decision to both, saying they were not in his plans for next season.

Tiago Gouveia was close to leaving in this summer transfer window. He had virtually everything agreed to join Mexican side Atlas, but the player’s move ultimately collapsed due to demands from the winger’s agent, according to the North American club.

Bruma, meanwhile, is a different case. The 31-year-old Portugal international began pre-season work with the group, but failed to convince Marco Silva and the goal now is to find a new club for him to continue his career.

The coach spoke directly with the winger to explain that he was not part of the plans and that, if he stayed, he would have few opportunities. Bruma has already been linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Greece, but the club has not yet received a formal offer.

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