highlights from Benfica’s first test :: zerozero.pt

2024-07-12 21:57:08

Expectations were high and the Benfica squad responded well in the first test, with a thrashing against Farense in Águeda.

With more quality in the second half, the national rivals played a growing game and had some magic spells. oh zero analysis of exhibits and compilation of key figures.

The highlights…

• Florentino Luis: captain and midfield lord. The goal, with the help of the other goalkeeper, It was a culmination of 45 minutes of good poses, class and ease. It’s time to be a reference;
• David Neres: He felt, in his style, that the game needed his magic. There were some moves where he became unbalanced and served his teammates well, as well as a sudden shot inches from the post. With so much competition, there is not much irregularity, David;
• Benjamin Rollheiser: Mother Mia! Two beautiful goals, lots of rotation and positional ability. He showed good signs at the end of last season and wants to be a main character in 2024/25. Everything is for him;
• Gianluca Prestianni: Mobile in attack, he never looked twice whenever he found space to shoot. Combinations of quality and signs of further adaptation for Benfica. His goal and talent to watch carefully;

The reinforcements…

• Leandro Barreiro: little was involved, there was some fear of taking risks and gaining ground as possible. It got better as the clock went on;
• Vangelis Pavlidis: belief in scoring the goal and willingness to show service. Due to the lack of chemistry he was caught in an irregular position on various movements, but he confirmed the label of area mouse. He takes charge of positions close to the goal and has a nose for detecting when opportunities may arise;

The return…

• Andreas Schjelderup: only 45 minutes, but little improvement on what he showed before the loan. He was not satisfied with the definition and he felt the aggressiveness of his opponents, with several duels in which he lacked the biting of his tongue and the ability to disturb. The technical ability is still there and has never been a problem;

The children…

• André Gomes: with little work and security, only a trembling output to attract attention;
• Diogo Spencer: the lung seemed aggressive at various times, however, he was not very happy in the technical chapter. The grass was not friendly in that part of the field either;
• Marques Gustavo: confidence and calm in the rare trials he received. To keep the main squad or a loan: the Tier II is already short;
• Adrian Bajrami: a decisive cut from the shot of Elves Baldé and much more to be recorded on the night of the Scots. fulfilled;
• Thiago Parente: physical and without fear of duels. Less adventurous than Spencer, but also a talent for looking closely;
• João Rego: elegant and fighter. He was an attractive target for the opponents’ toughness, suffering several fouls. Attached to the transition that ended the normal way;