Marco Silva excites Benfica: “You have ideas and we are very pleased”

Com 12 wins, two draws, two losses, 49 goals scored and 14 suffered after the first 16 official meetings played in the technical command of Benfica, Marco Silva is not leaving anyone indifferent, not even some of the biggest names in the history of the club, as is the case of Shéu Han.

In statements made, this Thursday, to the program ‘Bola Branca’, issued by the radio Renascença, the former Portuguese international, which was linked to the incarnated for many years (as a player and not only), proved to be a believer that the Lisbon is even the right man for the job.

“ In addition to having this exciting football, one can see that he has ideas, and, of course, we are very pleased with it,” said Inhassoro’s former natural medium in Mozambique, who, from eagle to chest, played 488 games, between 1972 and 1989, with 45 goals and two assists in the middle.

In the space of 19 years, remember, Shéu Han participated in the conquest of nine titles national champion, six Cups of Portugal and two Supertasças de Cândido de Oliveira, before taking on a number of other positions, including those of assistant coach, main coach and technical coordinator.

“The experience of Benfica and the character that moves it is a bit to gain everything in which it participates”

Sheu Han also proved to be a believer that the Benfica will even be able to win the title of national champion, in the present sports season of 2026/27, despite the fact that, after eight journeys, Marco Silva's men live in second place, with 19 points, less five than the leader (and eternal rival), FC Porto.

“The experience of the Benfica and the character that moves it is a bit to gain all that it participates in, and, of course, it does not cease to be (...). It applies to all the modalities in which Sport Lisboa and Benfica enter, therefore, that is the root of our existence. Let us win the games that follow, and then we will do the math, in the end ", he said.

Before the I League, there is Europe League

Shéu Han put the focus on the I League, but before that, this Thursday, Benfica will take a trip to Neo GSP in Thessaloniki to measure forces with Omonia, starting at 8:00 p.m. (Hour of Continental Portugal), starting on the third day of the League Europa league.

The incarnates, remember, arrive at this round in the third position of the general classification, with six points won, as a result of the victories achieved over AC Milan (by 0-2) and Celtic (by 4-1), which keeps them ‘collared’ to Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Besiktas, Bournemouth, Omonia, Ferencvaros, Olympique Lyon, Sunderland and Olympiacos.

Only then will the eagles focus attention on the national championship, where will be subject to another trip, from this time, to Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, to face Santa Clara, in the Stadium of São Miguel, from 6:45 Monday, already knowing the result of Gil Vicente-FC Porto.