Florentino Luis considered Benfica’s first pre-season test, which ended in a 2–0 win over Southampton, “extremely positive”. Speaking to reporters after this pre-season match, the midfielder said he “welcomed” Koksu’s arrival, emphasizing that competition within the team is essential.

asked about Punishment of David NeresWho will miss the Super Cup, with FC Porto, Florentino indicated to the Portuguese Football Federation. “It’s not up to us to solve it, it’s FPF stuff, they have to solve it,” he limited himself to saying, also revealing Di Maria’s first words to the group, back in England: “He said he would come here to add to the team.”

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“A very positive game, as we’ve implemented some of the things that the master went through. The players are focused and focused.”

Arriving from Kokcu

“It’s always good to be competitive and competitive in the team, there’s a lot of quality between us and it’s up to the coach to choose. [a chegada de Kökçü] With good eyes, we have players who have a lot of quality and he will add quality to the team.

Is Ben getting stronger this season with Di Maria, Kokcho and Jurasek?

“The players are different, at Benfica there are always quality players, and that’s what we want.

What was Schmidt asking?

“We are asked to be at our best, to get to the first official match ready.”

Punishment of Neres

“It’s not up to us to decide, it’s FPF stuff, they have to decide. Angry? It’s not up to me.”

Di Maria

“I remember the times when I picked up the ball and watched him play at Benfica. He’s a great player, it’s great to have him here with us. Did you already speak to the group? Yes, he said he’d come here to add more to the team.”