Diego Moreiranow wearing the colors of Chelsea after an exit marked by bittersweet feelings from Benficaopened his heart in an interview with the newspaper The gamerevealing his “hurt” at not having been a regular option in Roger Schmidt’s choices, coach of the eagles. The move to the English club last summer marked the end of a stage at his favorite club, where he hoped to gain more protagonism, especially after winning the title. Youth League.
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Roger Schmidt’s decision not to include Moreira in his choices was a hard blow for the young man, who believed he deserved a prominent place in Benfica’s sporting project.
“I can say that I would have liked to have stayed [no Benfica]but things didn’t work out. It was a difficult situation for both sides. I expected many more opportunities, which I didn’t have“, lamented the player, highlighting that his expectation was to have a more relevant role after his success in the European junior competition.
Benfica’s departure was not due to financial or contractual issues, but rather to the lack of opportunities to show their value.
“It wasn’t so much the discussion of financial or contractual conditions. After winning the Youth League, I expected more space and protagonism, the opportunities became fewer. I was very sad“, confesses Moreira, highlighting the emotional weight of not feeling like an integral part of the club’s future.
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“I expected much more, I felt I deserved it and I wanted to be shown that I was important to the sporting project. It would be important for my confidence. This didn’t happen with much regret because I was in the club of my heart“, he added.
Despite the disappointment with the way his time at Benfica ended, Moreira did not hesitate to praise his former teammates, highlighting João Neves e Antonio Silva for quality and contribution on the field. Regarding the midfielder, he highlighted his tireless physical capacity and aerial ability, despite his not so tall height. António Silva was seen as a calm defender, strong in the air and capable of predicting opponent movements with a refined technique.
“With a very strong personality, Neves is tireless, has three lungs, and even with little height, he has a good head. António, on the other hand, has that unshakable serenity, he is strong at guessing one-on-one moves, he has technique and aerial play. He is complete and confident. They had the opportunities they needed“, he praised.
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“It was a group with incredible quality,” he said, recognizing the talent and opportunities that were given to his colleagues, something he lacked.
The striker, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Lyon, is still looking for his place in European football, keeping alive his dream of asserting his talent and justifying the expectations that fell on him among Benfica’s youth teams. Diego Moreira’s story highlights the harsh reality of modern football, where talent is sometimes not enough to guarantee a place in the sun at your favorite club.
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