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Benfica head coach Marco Silva has acknowledged the need to be more cautious with his public comments after his side’s emphatic 7-0 victory over Casa Pia in the second round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

Speaking after the commanding win at the Estádio de Rio Maior, Silva addressed questions surrounding his comments about the team and stressed that he does not use press conferences to send messages to his players.

Marco Silva: “I Don’t Send Messages to the Players”

Silva made it clear that his comments in press conferences should not be interpreted as indirect messages to members of his squad.

The Benfica manager explained that many players do not regularly watch or listen to post-match press conferences, making it unlikely that his comments would reach them in the way some observers might assume.

He also admitted that he needs to be careful about how he communicates publicly.

“I don’t send messages to the players,” Silva said, while acknowledging that he has realised he needs to understand how the football environment around him works.

Benfica Responds in Style Against Casa Pia

Silva’s comments came after Benfica produced a dominant performance against Casa Pia, securing a 7-0 victory in their second league match of the campaign.

The result gave the Portuguese giants an emphatic statement on the pitch, with the team’s attacking performance providing plenty for Silva to be pleased about.

The coach subsequently described the response he wants from his team as one focused on arriving at matches and delivering results rather than being distracted by external discussions.

Silva Admits He Has to Be More Careful

One of the most notable aspects of Silva’s comments was his acknowledgement that he has to adapt to the environment surrounding Benfica.

The coach indicated that he had learned that there is a particular way of dealing with public discussion around the club and that he needs to be mindful of it.

His remarks suggest an awareness of the intense attention that comes with managing one of Portugal’s biggest football clubs.

Rather than allowing outside noise to affect his squad, Silva appears determined to keep his focus on the team’s performances and the challenges ahead.

Only a Small Number of Players Follow Press Conferences

Silva also offered an interesting observation about communication between coaches and players.

According to the Benfica manager, he does not believe that most of his players pay close attention to his press conferences.

That means comments made in front of the media are not necessarily reaching the dressing room directly, reinforcing Silva’s position that he is not deliberately using media appearances to communicate instructions or criticism to individual players.

Focus Remains on Benfica’s Season

With the emphatic victory over Casa Pia behind them, Silva and his players can now turn their attention to the next challenges of the season.

The manager’s comments underline the balance he must maintain between answering questions from the media and ensuring that his public statements do not become a distraction for the squad.

For now, Benfica have made an impressive start on the pitch, and Silva’s priority will be maintaining that momentum as the season progresses.

The 7-0 win over Casa Pia provides the clearest indication of where his attention lies: performances, results and continued progress with Benfica.

Conclusion

Marco Silva’s latest comments highlight the pressures that come with managing Benfica and the importance of carefully navigating the club’s intense football environment.

While the coach insists that he does not send indirect messages to his players through the media, he has acknowledged that he needs to be more careful and understand the particular dynamics surrounding the club.

With Benfica coming off a seven-goal victory, Silva will hope that the focus remains firmly on what happens on the pitch as the new season develops.

Source: SAPO / O Jogo