Samuel Dahl unfazed at Benfica, sends clear warning: I want... | OneFootball

Samuel Dahl was the player chosen to speak to the press before the Benfica - Bayer Leverkusen match. The Eagles' number 26 admitted it was easy to work with José Mourinho and assured he felt no pressure in being Álvaro Carreras' replacement.

"It's very good. I'm very happy, he gave me a lot of confidence since he arrived. I feel more confident. The last games were very good. On my part, I feel a lot of confidence," said the Swedish left-back during the match preview.

About Carreras, Dahl was direct: "He left a good mark, but I'm focused on myself, trying to improve as much as possible in training and games. Of course, it makes me want to achieve more and more. It doesn't put pressure on myself, but I feel I want to show Benfica that I can also leave my mark."

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Samuel Dahl – valued at 9 million euros – has played 19 matches: ten in the Liga Portugal Betclic, six in the Champions League, one in the League Cup, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Super Cup. In the 1,608 minutes he played, the left-back scored one goal and provided one assist.

The Eagles now turn their attention to the Champions League, where they will face Bayer Leverkusen. The match, held at Estádio da Luz, is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 5th, with kickoff set for 8:00 PM.

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