Benfica will play their postponed match in the Liga Portugal Betclic on Wednesday, September 9th, visiting Moreirense for the 3rd round of the competition. Marco Silva's team wants the victory to level with Sporting and reduce the disadvantage in relation to Porto in the league standings.
Marco Silva analyzed the clash in preview and expressed irritation with the club's board. The coach expects a very difficult game on an equally complicated pitch, recognizing that Moreirense will force the team to be at their best level to get the three points.
Regarding Schjelderup's current form, Marco Silva stated that the player has been giving good signs and showing the quality that was praised. However, he explained that the Norwegian didn't arrive in the best conditions after the World Cup and needed to "reset" physically.
Despite not being a regular starter lately, Marco Silva considers Schjelderup an essential player for the team, classifying him as a Benfica starter and demonstrating confidence in his potential to contribute in the match against Moreirense.
