Kukjo analyzes the Portuguese championship: “The small clubs are very conservative” – Benfica

The Benfica midfielder studies the comparison with the Dutch League

Although he is far from Luz, Orkun Kukcu does not forget about Benfica. After the friendly match against Japan, which Turkey lost 4-2, the midfielder spoke of a “big difference” between the Portuguese league and the Dutch league, before saying: “I don’t know if everyone in the Netherlands realizes the size of this club.” [Benfica]”.

Despite the Eagles’ praise, the Turkish international revealed that the “juniors” had a different attitude in the tournament they played before moving to Lisbon. “In the Netherlands, relatively small clubs sometimes go into a match against a title favorite with attacking intentions. They play quite openly, but that’s not something that happens in Portugal. Small clubs are very conservative and we have to find a solution to this problem.” This,” he analyzed in an interview with Algemeen Dagblad.

Despite some differences he found in Portugal, Kukcu identifies similarities between Roger Schmidt and Arne Slott, who mentored him at Feyenoord: “Roger Schmidt, like Arne Slott, is someone who takes ownership, so this is not a change for me. And I have to say.” We quickly got used to life in Portugal. I learned that quickly. Benfica, like Feyenoord, is a big team and therefore has a lot of ball.” The 22-year-old also stressed that he wants to “win titles in Portugal.”

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