Former coach impressed by Prestianni at Benfica, but spots flaw: Lacks... | OneFootball

Marcelo Bravo has no doubts about the qualities of Gianluca Prestianni. In an interview with the national press, the Argentine’s former coach analyzed the progress the player has been making at Benfica, arguing that he has all the conditions to keep growing and become one of the best footballers in the world.

"He is showing that he is up to the level of a club like Benfica. He has grown a lot and I see him as much more powerful, aggressive and intense, qualities he needed to add in order to play in Europe. On top of that, he has skill and a talent that is hard to find. He is very quick and highly technical, which has allowed him to earn his place at Benfica and be called up to the senior national team," he began by saying in an interview with the newspaper O Jogo.

"He was already a very skillful youngster and I always believed he could make the jump to a big club like Benfica, even though he still lacked growth, maturity and physical ability. Today he already shows those qualities, he has grown a lot and is living up to the demands of European football," Marcelo Bravo added regarding Prestianni.

"What he still needs is to continue that growth, improve physically and keep adding more minutes, gaining greater competitive experience. Because he certainly does not lack talent. At Vélez he went through a phase in which he had little playing time, but he managed to overcome that obstacle, as also happened at Benfica, where he can now be seen as a starter. Like any young player, he has to keep accumulating minutes to develop and so that his qualities can be maximized," he pointed out about the number 25, who made a promise to the fans.

"He has a lot to give Benfica and will have great things to achieve in his career. Given the progress he has made, I believe he can help the club with high-level performances and a possible transfer. And for that, his call-up to Argentina’s senior national team will also contribute," Marcelo Bravo predicted in an exclusive interview with the newspaper O Jogo.

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