Rui Costa called Antonio Silva on Thursday to offer words of consolation after the mistakes made in Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to Georgia. The Benfica president called the 20-year-old centre-back shortly after the game to offer his support and encouragement. Rui Costa acknowledges the defender’s importance in Schmidt’s team, but also in financial terms. Benfica have the defender on the market, but now know that a substantial purchase is unlikely. It will be important to motivate the player in this negative phase, regardless of whether he remains in the Benfica squad next season.
In addition to Rui Costa, Portugal’s players also stressed the importance of supporting the defender who is directly linked to Georgia’s goals. “You just have to keep your head up. Antonio will be 100% ready for the next game and is a model professional,” João Palinha said shortly after Portugal’s Euro defeat.
Author: Antonio M. Pereira This Filipe Antonio Ferreira
Source: CM Jornal
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