When Benfica spoke a club record for Richard Rios this summer, expectations increased. The 25-year-old Colombian midfielder, fresh from impressive Copa America displays, was praised as a dynamic addition to strengthen the midfield of the Eagles. His debut in the Super Cup, where Benfica grabbed a trophy, hinted to his potential with a solid 84% pass -nouvulity and strong duels won.
But after 12 actions of action for the club in all competitions, the term of office of RIOS was a thunderous bust, so he did not live up to the hype of his arrival from Palmeiras. RIOS has registered for more than 1,000 minutes, but still has to contribute or an assist and has left the heads with his bad spot kicks.
Fans expressed frustration, “overestimated” him and questioned the investment, especially after moving fan favorite Florentino to Burnley before the window closed.
Adjustment of Brazilian to Portuguese football, in combination with high pressure, apparently has suppressed its flair. Benfica must give priority to patience and strategy. Give him consistent starts in a central midfield role where he flourished in Palmeiras and allows more offensive freedom instead of concentrating on defensive tasks.
New hired coach Jose Mourinho may have to look at the removal of RIOS from the starting XI and accept him as a replacement until he feels that Rios deserves to return to the XI. In the field, cultural integration programs and the confidence of self -confidence can help strengthen its mental state.
The investment of Benfica is currently a bust, but it is only September. We hope that Rios will show why the club decides to spend the record on him, let’s hope we don’t hit the same drum in March
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