Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, publicly analysed the encarnados' signings, focusing especially on two players: the Portuguese central defender who represented the youth national team and who ended up reinforcing the Lisbon club. The player, who was on other clubs' radar, ended up being an asset for the team's defensive sector.
Argentine striker El Echeverri, another highlighted signing, was also commented on by the coach. The young South American player arrived at Benfica with the expectation of adding depth to the attack, and Marco Silva acknowledged the potential the athlete can bring to the team for the current season.
During his analysis, Marco Silva made a particular statement about the departure of a full-back that wasn't planned in the club's plans. This unexpected departure forced the sporting department to adjust the initial plans for the defense, which ended up influencing the coach's approach in building the squad for the new season.
The coach expressed satisfaction with the work done by the football department in the transfer window, but acknowledged that unforeseen circumstances, such as the departure of this full-back, forced some adaptations in the season planning. Marco Silva expressed confidence that the signed players can meet the team's needs.
