Jorge Jesus favours Nicolas Gaitan and Pablo Aimar, Elias arrives in Lisbon to join Sporting
Benfica manager favours Nicolas Gaitan and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Aimar-c28938 upfront
Benfica coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus primarily favours Nicolas Gaitan and Pablo Aimar in attack, according to the statistics.
The two have been one of the most consistent combination to be named in starting line-up and so far this season. Both look indispensible. Gaitan and Aimar have played an average of 70-74 minutes in each match this campaign and were only substituted when
the game was in the bag for the Eagles.
In the most important encounter of their term against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233, the pair lasted the whole 90 minutes, something which reflects on how much Jorge Jesus trusts and relies on them.
Picked ahead of the in-form http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Axel-Witsel-c7029, Gaitan is usually the one who provides the creative spark in the side. With his plethora of mazy dribbles and tricks, the Argentine can not only score himself but can also lay on assists for his teammates.
The former Zaragoza man, Aimar, complements the Lisbon outfit well and is likely to be a pivotal part of the club alongside Nicolas Gaitan for many years to come.
Elias arrives in Lisbon
Sporting Lisbon’s €8.85 million purchase, Elias, has finally arrived at the helm and is ready to get off to the mark for his new employers.
The midfielder fell out of favour at Atletico Madrid and was eventually sold to the Lions near the close of the transfer window. After proving his worth in the Brazilian league, he was expected to be the big name in Madrid. However, however he failed to
win over his critics and ended up switching to Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Speaking to reporters, Elias said he had to come show his skills in the Portuguese Primeira Liga and was hoping that he would quickly be able to adjust to his new surroundings.
"I come quiet. I want to show my football and I adapt myself to the Portuguese football,” he said.
Although he is the most expensive transfer in the club’s history, it remains to be seen what impact Elias can make at Sporting Lisbon.
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