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Marco Silva: the changes to the team, Echeverri's debut and "strange things"

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 21:43

Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, spoke after the team's 3-1 victory in the home match against Gil Vicente, in a Portuguese League game. The coach made several changes to the starting XI for this match, altering the team's usual formation.

One of the main novelties was Echeverri's debut, who had his first appearance in the Benfica shirt in this match. The young player was brought on during the game, thus marking his official debut for the club.

In his statements, Marco Silva referred to "strange things" that must have happened, without specifying exactly what he was referring to. This expression generated curiosity about what might have happened behind the scenes or during the game that prompted this observation from the coach.

The 3-1 victory against Gil Vicente allowed Benfica to earn three important points in the league standings, with the coach justifying the changes he made to the team for this match.

Why this matters

Benfica fans want to know how the new coach is managing the team and which players are gaining importance in the starting XI, especially after Echeverri's first appearance, a signing that generates excitement among supporters. The reference to "strange things" fuels curiosity about what happened in the dressing room or during the game.

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