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Marco Silva criticizes pitch conditions after Benfica's victory

Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch conditions in Portugal following his team's win in Madeira.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, addressed the pitch conditions in Portugal following his team's recent victory in Madeira. During a press conference, Silva stated that the League and the Federation have responsibilities in this matter, emphasizing, "This is not good for Portuguese football."

In the match, Benfica managed to score within the first ten minutes, which has become a trend in the last three games, according to various sources. However, the team's performance was overshadowed by the criticisms regarding the state of the pitch.

Marco Silva was emphatic in describing the surface as "horrible," leading to difficulties for players in playing football. His criticism was not limited to the state of the ground; he also mentioned the need for better conditions for the practice of the sport.

In addition to these statements, Silva confirmed the entry of Kaminski to replace the injured Alexander Bah, raising questions about the team's substitution options. The change aims to maintain the solidity of the lineup during the competition.

Silva's words come amid growing concern within the Portuguese football community regarding playing conditions, especially on pitches that do not meet appropriate standards, as reported by various sources, including Observador and Notícias ao Minuto.

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