Benfica decided to bet on hiring Marco Silva as the new head coach. Marco Silva, known for his characteristic playing style, is said to have arrived at the club with well-defined ideas about the type of players he wanted to implement his football.
The new coach made several requests to the club's board, requesting players who suited his tactical profile and playing style. These demands are part of Marco Silva's strategy to build a team that functions according to his sporting principles.
The signing of Palhinha was particularly highlighted in the article, having been an express request from the new coach. The defensive midfielder thus became one of the main acquisitions made at the direct request of Marco Silva for the new season.
