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"We are still far from our best, I convince myself of this and try to do so with the players"

CNN Portugal15 September 2026 at 19:48

Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, spoke about the team's evolution since the start of the season. The coach acknowledges they are still far from their best performance and tries to convey this message to the players. Marco Silva expressed satisfaction with the behavior demonstrated by the players throughout the period. This statement comes in the context of an analysis of the current moment of the red team.

Why this matters

Marco Silva, as coach of one of the biggest clubs in Portugal, shares his vision about the current state of the red team. His statements are relevant for Benfica fans who follow the team's performance and want to understand the coach's perspective on the direction of the season.

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