Benfica face Marítimo on Saturday, October 5th, for the 5th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Marco Silva's team seeks victory to stay in the title race, at a time when player Bruma remains unavailable. The match takes place away from home.
In the preview of the encounter, Marco Silva considered Marítimo to be an aggressive team in their space and with a good atmosphere. The coach agreed that the Madeiran team came in with good results after returning to the Primeira Liga, highlighting that teams that get promoted usually come with a winning streak, which will create difficulties for Benfica.
Regarding Claudio Echeverri, Marco Silva explained that the player is clearly a central corridor player and can function as a third midfielder. The coach does not believe in the option of Echeverri as a winger, believing he will be an attacking midfielder or a second striker, capable of contributing a lot in the game between the lines.
Regarding Souffian Karouani, Marco Silva stated that the player will provide a more offensive option for Benfica, although the sentence remains incomplete in the article. The coach also highlighted that the team will have to be at its best to achieve the desired result.
