Pedro Sousa commented on Richard Rios's future at Benfica, stating that the player will hardly be an option for Marco Silva in charge of the Eagles. The statement comes in a context of speculation about the Colombian's continuity at the Lisbon club.
The pressure around the expectations created when the player was signed was also addressed, suggesting that the acquisition did not meet the initial forecasts.
The theme of salary cap release emerges as a relevant factor in these considerations, since Rios's departure would allow the club to free up space in the salary budget.
Furthermore, Pedro Sousa referred to the dynamics of other pieces of the squad, specifically mentioning Sudakov, Echeverri, and Leandro Barreiro as tactical alternatives in Marco Silva's options for the future.
