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Marco Silva: "Palhinha is not my bet, it's a bet of Benfica"
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Marco Silva: "Palhinha is not my bet, it's a bet of Benfica"

Sábado12 September 2026 at 14:22

Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, spoke ahead of the home game against Gil Vicente. During the press conference, he addressed various topics related to the team.

The main issue was the signing of João Palhinha. Marco Silva emphasized that the signing is not his bet, but rather a bet of Benfica as a club.

The coach also spoke about the Portuguese championship, referring to it as "long," and left messages about the calculations that will be made at the end of the competition.

Why this matters

This news is of interest to Benfica fans who want to understand the dynamics between the coach and the board in player signings, as well as to readers who follow Liga Portugal and want to anticipate the tactical context and the team's priorities for the rest of the season.

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