Rafael Soares spoke about Marco Silva and Sudakov's situation, clarifying that the coach is not keeping the player in the starting lineup out of stubbornness. The decision is related to tactical reasons and squad management.
The journalist explained that Houssem Aouar's injury significantly limited the options in midfield, which influenced Marco Silva's choices for the starting eleven. This absence created restrictions on the alternatives available to the coach.
Soares also anticipated that Claudio Echeverri's arrival will bring greater internal competitiveness to the group. This reinforcement should increase the competition for places in the team's midfield.
