I'm sure as fans that we are all asking the same question. Is this guy for real? Did he forget how to coach? How does Benfica spend over €31,000,000 and are trailing behind FC Porto and a almost decent Sporting Lisbon?
There are a few factors in which we may consider but instead of me stating the obvious, let's try to forget those crucial mistakes and go forward. Myself, and the Benfica Nation have a plea for Jorge Jesus.
Dear JJ,
We the Benfica Nation are perplexed by the way you conduct this team. We hope that you can read this letter and (going forward) may take some of our recommendations into consideration.
In case you have not noticed, your current formation sucks. We lost against Maritimo Match Day#1, struggled to win Match Day#2, and although we tied during the Lisbon Derby we should of lost that game. Continuing setting up the team the way that you have will only allow our oppositions to figure us out (which some of them already have) and we will continue to lose precious points which may come back to haunt us towards the end of the season.
May we suggest strengthening our midfield by perhaps having a third player in the mid to accompany Matic or Enzo? Depending on whom we face perhaps Djuricic can play just in front of those guys (FC Porto, UCL start) I still don't know what a 9.5 is so why don't you play him the way he is meant to be played and that is a play maker.
Also, there is so much depth in the mid now, if you can occasionally rotate Enzo and Matic with either Fejsa, Amorim, or Gomes. There is no need not to rotate players.
Unfortunately, Salvio will be out for most of the season and Gaitan has been inconsistent as of late, can we please look at the possibility of having a Markovic / John combo on the wings? or even Sulejamani (or as you call him Suki) / Djuricic on the wing? We spent so much money on Markovic and Djuricic and since they are young, if they are healthy they are real game changers and should start ever game.
When it comes to Benfica's defense, I am glad that we were able to keep Garay. Let's face it Luisao is not what he used to be and he needs a strong ally beside him in centre - back. Maxi Perreira however, has not been himself in quite sometime. He has been responsible for making mistakes on the wing and will not be able to keep up against teams like Porto, and our UCL competition. I'm not saying to get rid of him but perhaps tt's time to give Almeida a start, he's young and fast with a defensive - minded approach. I realize he is a natural 6 but you're good at adapting players right? Melga was a decent LB and we all give you credit for your adaptation of Enzo Perez.
Remember, Benfica lost 3 possible championships during the 2012/13 season. You were very lucky to get a new contract. Our teams success and failures reflects on you. The fans deserve to win the league this year. We can't stand FC Porto and would not like to lose a fourth straight year. We are hosting the UEFA Champions League Final and if you play your cards right we have a great chance to do well in all competitions.
Good Luck Today
Best Regards,
Benfica Nation
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