Rafael Obrador talks Benfica future, dreams of following ex-Eagle's path | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador is very happy at Benfica. The left-back revealed that he has a good relationship with Bruno Lage—who asked him to gain muscle—and that, inevitably, Álvaro Carreras is a great inspiration for achieving success with the Eagles.

"I always like to draw inspiration from great players in my position, and I think Álvaro is a good example. The truth is he had an excellent season and, thanks to that, he is where he is now. I would also like to have a great season at Benfica—that’s what I’m focused on right now. I have a five-year contract, and we’ll see what the future holds", he said in statements to the Spanish newspaper Ok Diario.

Asked about his early days at Luz, Obrador was clear: "Before arriving, I already knew the club was historic, but once you’re inside, you experience it differently. The passion of the fans, the stadium, the way football is lived there."

"Football there is very important. I am very proud of the way I was welcomed by my teammates, the coaching staff, and the fans. Everything was very positive and welcoming. From the very first day, I was well received in the locker room and they treated me as one of their own", added Obrador.

Bruno Lage was important in the player’s decision and reportedly asked the left-footer to improve physically: "We mainly talked about strengthening tactical and physical aspects. I have been working hard in the gym—it’s the leap I made this year, going from the Second Division with Deportivo to a club that plays in the Champions League. It’s a big step up and I have to adapt. That’s mostly what we’ve been talking about: growing physically, tactically, and being ready to help the team whenever needed."

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