Coach Marco Silva reiterated that Norwegian Schjelderup is a starter for Benfica, stating that the player will still be very important for the team. These statements come at a time when the winger has divided opinions among the club's fans.
Marco Silva justified the fact that Schjelderup has been a substitute in some matches, but made it clear that he continues to consider the young Norwegian as a fundamental piece in the starting eleven of the red-and-white team.
The coach thus reinforced his confidence in the player, suggesting that Schjelderup will have more opportunities to demonstrate his value throughout the season.
