Benfica duo recall serious injury under Bruno Lage, totally in shock | OneFootball

Benfica shared a video where Manu Silva and Alexander Bah reveal some details about their injuries, and about the recovery process. The two have been working for several months to return to the pitch, and they reveal that going through the same problem together has strengthened their relationship.

"I saw you come in and I was totally shocked because I didn't know what had happened", began Alexander Bah. The statement has a reason: Manu Silva injured himself, in the same place, just three minutes after the encarnado full-back had left the field, when the eagles were coached by Bruno Lage, in 2024/25.

Manu Silva continued with the explanation: "If there is a better thing, it is the feeling of having someone who goes through the same difficulties, who shares the same achievements, someone to share the pain with. Sometimes, when you are going through these kinds of situations, you feel that people don't understand..."

"And, in this situation, I am sure that you have the same difficulties, and I know I can help you on the bad days. It's like it's easier to get through the bad days when you know you have someone who is going through the same. And the bond we created...", continued the midfielder. The two players ended up contracting exactly the same injury, a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee.

"In a safe way, but as soon as possible. Try to get to the level I was at, or even better. Of course I think about being a champion, it's a goal", said Manu Silva, already thinking about the return, in a perspective shared with his Benfica teammate: "I want to be ready when I come back. Ready to help the team".

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