Quote from: Slow death on August 19, 2023, 08:38:32 PM

we have the Benfica game that is currently playing, funny that Benfica had an odd of 1.08 if they won in this game, it was as if all bookmakers were very confident that Benfica would easily win in this game, but what is being seen on the field and another thing, for example the 1st half has already ended and benfica didn't score a goal, so it's being a difficult game for benfica that even has more possession of the ball but in 14 shots only 2 shots were on target, honestly this benfica didn't will be champion this season as expected from benfica. this is because whenever benfica wins the league in the following season it beats its best players and plays poorly. Tomorrow we will have the match between Porto and Farence, in my opinion I only foresee one result in this game, which will be an easy victory for Porto. I see Porto being champion this season

Benfica ended up winning the game, with 2-0, after the substitutions made by the coach. What I've seen in these two championship games is that the coach is still doing a lot of tests, and that has generated greater difficulties for the team. I don't know if this is intentional or not, but he probably prefers to risk more now, in order to make the team more competitive later in the season.

Now, when it comes to divestment in the team, I don't agree with you. Only two really important players would leave: Grimaldo (end of contract) and Gonçalo Ramos (sale). It can be tricky to find replacements, but I don't think it's too complicated a task. What I've seen is players who did very well the previous season, and this season they still aren't in shape, as is the case with João Mario.

In addition, signing Di Maria - who despite the idea continues to play very well, means that they are disinvesting in the squad.