Roger Schmidt made it known that he considers both players important for the squad, despite having only used them this year as substitutes
Coveted in Russia by Dinamo Moscovo and Zenit, Chiquinho and David Neres have the door to Luz closed, since coach Roger Schmidt made it known that he considers both players important for the squad, despite having only used them this season. year as alternates.
Hired in 2018, the 28-year-old midfielder helped Benfica win the 2019 and 2023 championships, having returned to the club in 2022, after loans to Braga and Giresunspor. With Schmidt, he ended up gaining prominence in the second half of the season, after the departure of Enzo Fernández.
In the case of the 26-year-old Brazilian winger, he was one of the team’s figures in 2022/23, with 12 goals and 15 assists. This year was already decisive in the triumph over Estrela da Amadora.
