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'Marco Silva himself was expecting Sudakov to have done more', says José Manuel Freitas

Now4 September 2026 at 16:38

The former football national team coach José Manuel Freitas commented on the expectations surrounding player Sudakov, indicating that Marco Silva himself expected the player to have done more by now. These statements come in the context of a debate about player performance.

During the debate, Sudakov's performances were addressed, which have been subject to criticism due to the lack of goals and assists. The demands of Benfica fans were highlighted as a relevant factor in evaluating the player's performance.

The tactical role and work capacity of Leandro Barreiro was also discussed, as he has been gradually gaining the technical trust of the team. The player has demonstrated qualities that have allowed him to gain more space in the starting eleven.

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