Benfica crushed Herz 6-1 in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring on a penalty kick to become only the third player in the past 50 years in Benfica’s historywith five goals in the first three official matches of the season. Marco Silva was asked about the Greek forward and whether he had been affected by the rumors of a transfer to Fenerbahçe, with the Portuguese coach praising him for his professionalism.
“Pavlidis has the mindset of a player who deeply respects the team he’s on and who enjoys being part of that team. It’s that simple. We know—because we’ve been in soccer for a long time—that when the transfer window is open, rumors—but not just rumors— specific situations can affect the players’ mindset—or not—and can also have a slight impact on the clubs. We need to know what we want; we need to be as consistent as possible, but we must remain steadfast. We must convey that same stability to our players and our fans, regardless of the decisions that must be made day by day, week by week. “As for Pavlidis, he has behaved like a true professional, like a very important player for the team, and like someone who truly enjoys being where he is,” he emphasized.
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“Benfica Rewards Pavlidis’s Dedication”
*photo source: AP
