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Luca Waldschmidt shone in Benfica’s victory over Famalicão (5-1), in the first round of the championship. He opened the way to the reds’ win with a subtle touch of the left-handed, full of class, which sent the ball over Zlobin and scored the fifth goal, also left-handed, finishing off a quick start for the attack in which he was the protagonist of the moment. Acceleration towards the opposing goal.
It was, as the German media pointed out, a dream debut with the Benfica shirt of whom he embodied a year ago he had already identified as the heir to João Félix.
Jorge Jesus approved the hiring of Waldschmidt – it cost the eagles 15 million euros – who was already referred, a year ago, as a substitute for João Félix.
Benfica was close, on two occasions, to sign him. He only consumed the operation this summer. In the first training sessions, the coach used him as a right winger and second forward. Now it is clear that it will be the man who will support the spearhead.
Even with enough reason to be radiant, from Waldschmidt there were only a few shy smiles. Nothing that surprises those who have accompanied the 24-year-old German forward since he arrived at the Luz. Reserved, friendly, polite.
He said, right at the presentation, that his characteristics were adapted to an offensive team like Benfica. And the first game, the day before yesterday, gave clear indications that this may be the case. After all, it is only the second time he has made his career, the last one was in the last match for Freiburg.
