Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, analysed Palhinha's display after the team's 2-1 victory over Estoril. The coach made statements about the player's performance following this match.
According to reports, Marco Silva considered that Palhinha will still have to improve a great deal. This assessment comes in the context of a game where Benfica secured the three points, but where the individual performance of the player in question may have left room for improvement.
The coach's statements were made following the victory over Estoril, a match that ended with a 2-1 score in favour of the "encarnados" (the "reds", Benfica's nickname). This match represented another opportunity for Palhinha to establish himself in the team's starting XI.
