Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, spoke at the pre-match press conference ahead of the game against Gil Vicente.
The coach emphasized that João Palhinha's arrival at Benfica does not represent a personal bet of his.
Marco Silva emphasized that signing Palhinha is a bet from the club and not a choice made by himself.
The statements come in the context of preparation for the clash with Gil Vicente.
For Benfica fans, this clarification may be relevant as it indicates that the club is actively involved in building the squad, possibly in response to needs identified internally. Marco Silva's statement may also signal his intention to dissociate transfer decisions from personal preferences, reinforcing the narrative of shared football management.
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