The draw at Moreirense leaves Benfica in danger of losing top spot in the Pitclich League, that is, of course, if Sporting beat Gil Vicente, in a match scheduled for 8:15pm on Monday. After squandering a three-goal lead and drawing against Inter in midweek, Roger Schmidt’s side were disappointed once again on their return to the tournament and criticism from Benfica nation resurfaced. Our newspaper spoke to three well-known fans who pointed the finger at the German coach.
Bruno de Carvalho, former presidential candidate
“Who does Joao Neves take out in the second half to put Chicinho on? It doesn’t make any sense. An amorphous game in which we didn’t do much to deserve more. Schmidt’s difficulty in reading the game is embarrassing. The future looks worrying.”
Camilo Lourenco, economist
“Speed was required to overcome the Moreirense lines in front of the area and Benfica spent their time exchanging the ball and pumping it into the area. A month and a half ago I said here that the coach had lost the dressing room and I was not able to do that.” I don’t know if I will recover or not. I haven’t recovered yet…”
Pedro Brinca, university professor
“It’s difficult to see the eagle trying to fly without wings. You can’t have the same attacking quality. Schmidt has difficulty finding alternatives. You feel Benfica are always struggling and often the shooter goes to the source who leaves the goal.” The wing is over there.”
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