Marco Silva confirms Dedic's departure ahead of match with Casa Pia

Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, confirmed the departure of player Dedic during a press conference held before the match against Casa Pia AC. Silva mentioned that Dedic is a player the team did not want to lose, and his transfer to Newcastle is expected to be officially announced in the coming days.

This match will be the second round of the I Liga, with Benfica looking to rebound after drawing their last two games, one in the league and another in the Europa League. Silva also took the opportunity to discuss Benfica's history against Casa Pia, although specific details of the analysis were not provided.

The match is scheduled for this Monday in Rio Maior, and expectations for the team's performance are high, given that they have not won in two consecutive games. The coach emphasized the need for a strong display to get back on the winning track.

Nonetheless, the confirmation that Dedic will not participate in the match raises questions about the team's approach to this challenge and how they will deal with his absence in the squad.