Lage makes a jest, to which Aursnes retorts, "I'm uncertain if I'm gonna stay..."

Lage makes a jest, to which Aursnes retorts, "I'm uncertain if I'm gonna stay..."

Benfica Star Golo Shines in Collective Team Effort

In a recent interview, Benfica's head coach, Bruno Lage, shared insights into his tactical approach and the impressive performances of two of his players, Golo and Schjelderup.

Golo, who is not a frequent goal scorer, delivered a standout performance against Nice, a testament to his hard work in training. His best football, according to Lage, was played at Benfica while he was in the "corridors" of the field, making runs in behind and combining with full-backs and other players.

Golo's contentment with his performance in the first half of the match was evident as he scored a goal, a moment he attributed to his hard work and being himself. His playing style, influenced by the dynamics of the players around him, is characterized by his attempts to have good dynamics in these corridors, which he considers crucial.

Schjelderup, on the other hand, has been playing in his position since the start of the season and his good performance against Nice is a response to his hard work in training. He started showing his qualities last season and has continued to impress this season, with two good games against Nice. Schjelderup is happy with his current performance and the quality displayed in the games against Nice, attributing his success to his hard work in training and being himself.

Lage's playing style emphasizes aggressive, determined, and collective team football with a focus on winning duels and second balls to maintain possession and control the game. His offensive setup often employs two forwards upfront, utilizing combinations like Ivanovic and Pavlidis, flexible according to game strategy. This tactical approach reflects Lage’s adaptive, collective style that seeks to blend aggression in recovery with controlled, effective attacking football.

Despite joking about being a scout, Lage is unsure about pursuing a career in scouting after his playing career ends. However, his keen eye for talent is evident in the players he has chosen for his squad.

In summary, Golo's best football is played in the '8' position, but he also enjoys playing on the wings. His playing style is influenced by the dynamics of the players around him, while Schjelderup's success is attributed to his hard work in training and being himself. Lage's playing style is characterized by its aggression, determination, and collective team football, with a focus on winning duels and second balls to maintain possession and control the game. His offensive setup often employs two forwards upfront, utilizing combinations like Ivanovic and Pavlidis, flexible according to game strategy.

What about the European-leagues and the Premier League, do they interest Golo, given his preference for playing in the '8' position and his impressive performance in the corridors at Benfica? With his contentment coming from his hard work and being himself, could we see him making a move to such competitive leagues in the future?

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