At the pre-match press conference ahead of the game against Gil Vicente, coach Marco Silva acknowledged that Benfica still has a lot to improve. The coach sought to lower expectations, warning that the team has not yet reached its best performance.
Despite the positive criticism the team has been receiving, Marco Silva showed only partial satisfaction with the progress shown so far. He emphasized that there are aspects of the game that need to be worked on and refined.
The coach recalled that the Portuguese league is still in an early stage, warning of the need to maintain focus and humility. According to Marco Silva, many battles are yet to come throughout the season.
The game against Gil Vicente arises as another opportunity for the team to demonstrate its worth, but the coach made clear that the real challenge is only beginning.
