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Marco Silva defends Schjelderup as a starter at Benfica

Marco Silva emphasizes Schjelderup's importance to the Benfica team and states that the Norwegian forward is happy despite playing less.

9 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Marco Silva defends Schjelderup as a starter at Benfica — Archive photoPhoto: GualdimG · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Benfica coach Marco Silva spoke about Norwegian forward Schjelderup at a press conference, highlighting his importance to the team. Silva stated that, for him, Schjelderup is a starter, although he justified the fact that the player has been called up as a substitute in some recent matches.

According to Silva, Schjelderup has shown himself to be "happy as can be" at Benfica, despite having started only once since returning from the 2026 World Cup. The coach emphasized that the player wants more opportunities but is content with his current role in the team.

The comments about Schjelderup came ahead of Benfica's match against Moreirense, scheduled for Wednesday, a rescheduled fixture from the third round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Silva confirmed that Schjelderup's presence in the squad is valuable.

The Norwegian forward has been praised for his performance in the matches he has participated in, with Silva asserting that those who come on like Schjelderup have done so positively in the last game. The coach believes that much more can come from the player, both in terms of individual performance and collaboration with the team.

Additionally, the situation regarding João Palhinha was mentioned, with comments on his fit within Benfica's style of play under Marco Silva's leadership. However, no further details were provided regarding Palhinha's situation or how he might impact the team.

Silva's statements aim to instill confidence in fans and the squad at a time when the team is preparing to face an important challenge in the League.

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