Roger Schmidt has his usual carrier at right-back, Bah, recovering from an injury to his left knee and in the team’s last match against Estoril, the German coach preferred to adapt midfielder Orsens in this position to release Gilberto, who did not come on. off the bench. A clear sign that the Brazilian defender will most likely not be included in the plans for next season, despite the fact that he has a contract with the Eagles until 2025.
In any case, responding to the news that predicts that he is already analyzing proposals to leave (also in Brazil they insist that Gilberto has many suitors), the player’s manager, contacted by our newspaper, clarified the moment.
“I talk to Gilberto every day, we not only have a professional relationship but we have also been friends for many years, and I can assure you it’s a lie that he analyzes the proposals, because at this point there are none!” He began by putting Alan Espinoza in, detailing what was going on in the red right-back’s head: “Five games left, right? Now it’s time to focus on winning the title in Portugal and Gilberto can only think of being champion. He obviously wants to play, but I can assure you he respects the coach’s choices a lot. He knows the importance of this title for Benfica as well, and he respects Benfica and the coach’s choices a lot. This season, he’s already helped bring important positive results, so… I don’t know who Gil Vicente will play with, but I can guarantee that he’ll respect the options and that he’s completely focused on the team’s moment, very important. Five games left, there can be no mistake.”
Confronted about Gilberto Schmidt’s relationship, after he was a substitute, Espinoza was direct: “There is no problem with the coach.” Remember, Gilberto has played 33 games this season, four goals and one assist.
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