Jaime Antunes, former vice-president of Benfica, stated that incompetence at the club doesn't just disappear simply because the club manages to hire a competent coach. His statements come in a broader critique of the sporting management of the red-and-white emblem.
The former executive considered Palhinha's signing as "crazy," suggesting that this acquisition doesn't solve the structural problems he identifies at the club. Antunes appears to suggest that the transfer strategy hasn't been the most appropriate.
Antunes' words come at a time when Benfica has been the subject of various critical analyses regarding its sporting and administrative decisions. The former vice-president remains a critical voice regarding the club's current leadership.
