Benfica “doesn’t expect to lose” Enzo Fernández in the current January transfer market, according to his coach, the German Roger Schmidt, who stressed on Wednesday that the Argentine midfielder is “very happy” with the team. Portuguese media associated with Barça, and also Real Madrid.
According to his technician, Enzo Fernández is focused on Benfica and Schmidt was confident he would “stay put” at the press conference ahead of Thursday’s match against Paços de Ferreira in Liga.
“When I see Enzo playing now at BenficaI see a footballer at the highest level, who is very happy to play for the club and I don’t think he has anything else in mind,” said Roger Schmidt.
Enzo, 21, is about to sign for Chelsea, but the ‘eagles’ negotiations with the English team they did not bear fruit, according to Portuguese media.
The controversial trip ended
The Argentine midfielder was separated from the group after flouting the rules and traveling to Buenos Aires on New Year’s Eve, an episode seen as an attempt to force him out of Stamford Bridge has succeeded.
“I don’t expect to lose any of our players who are playing hard and they are in the starting eleven. That’s why I see the concentration in the players and that’s why I hope (Enzo) stays, said the Benfica coach.
Roger Schmidt also mentioned the situation of Spanish winger Álex Grimaldo, that his contract with Benfica expires this season, where he has been since 2016.
Roger Schmidt acknowledged that renewing Grimaldo would be “difficult”, as “he is a top player” capable of attracting several clubs, but insisted that Benfica “are fighting to keep him”.
“Guimaldo, key for us”
“Grimaldo is a key player for us, a top player, his attitude, his motivation, his spirit to work 90 minutes for the team, attacking and defending, I think he is an example for everyone players”, Roger Schmidt.
In addition, Benfica “is struggling to keep him, I also want to continue working with Grimaldo, but after all, I am also a realist. I know what the business of football is”, stressed the coach of the Lisbon team .
Benfica, leader of the League with four points ahead, goes this Thursday to the field of the lowest club Paços de Ferreira to play an early game of the 20th round, originally scheduled for February 12.
Source: La Verdad
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