Pavlidis on team-mate struggling at Benfica: You need character | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis believes that the second half of the season will go better for Franjo Ivanovic. The Greek striker for the Eagles was chosen to speak with journalists at the press conference previewing the match against Ajax, and was asked about one of his teammates in Benfica’s attack.

It’s worth remembering that Franjo Ivanovic was signed during the summer transfer window for more than 20 million euros, but has yet to secure a starting spot in Benfica’s attack. The player was included in the starting eleven by José Mourinho in the last match, against Atlético, but ended up being substituted at halftime by the Portuguese coach.

"I’ve been in his position. Things will be better in the second half of the season. You need personality to play for Benfica. Sometimes, the new environment, the new coach... it takes time," explained Vangelis Pavlidis, commenting on the moment Franjo Ivanovic is experiencing.

What’s certain is that Ivanovic has been called up again and will be an option in the Ajax - Benfica match. José Mourinho also commented on the topic in his press conference: "When people keep hammering on the same thing, I don’t like it, but I understand. When they lie, that really annoys me," he said.

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