Benfica's season start continues to earn praise, and Vangelis Pavlidis's transformation is one of the main reasons for celebration. The Greek forward, who was previously targeted by criticism, has become one of the standout figures in Marco Silva's side.
Pavlidis has already scored 14 goals in 12 games, across Liga Portugal and the Europa League, impressive numbers that caught Bernardo Ribeiro's attention. The commentator wrote in Record newspaper that the change is remarkable, stating that "times have changed when Pavlidis wasn't good enough or when the club from Luz settled for draws."
Bernardo Ribeiro also highlighted that Benfica's ambition is now "at its peak" and that there is "much of the coach's hand" in this evolution, crediting Marco Silva with a fundamental role in the player's transformation.
Finally, the commentator raised a question about Marco Silva's squad management, in a particularly demanding week, with Benfica preparing visits to Milan and Porto, two highly challenging matches that will test the depth of the Eagles' squad.
