The current coach of PSV Eindhoven Roger Schmidt will be the new coach of Benfica, Adel Taarabt, according to the Portuguese club’s announcement of the ongoing negotiations with the German coach.
And according to Portuguese media, Roger Schmidt will bring about a real revolution in the workforce in Lisbon. The German recently revealed that he had followed with passion the youth league final that Benfica U19s won 6-0, and Record newspaper promises a turbulent transfer window has been rocking the club, both in terms of departures and arrivals. Therefore, Adel Taarabt’s stay in Lisbon may end as early as next summer even if his contract runs until June 2023.
It was already said that Roger Schmidt considered three players persona non grata due to their age and salary. The first is none other than Andre Almeida, who is considered one of the CEOs in the locker room. Therefore, the name Adel Taarabt is regularly featured in this shortlist despite his undeniable influence, talent and technique.
The 32-year-old Atlas Lion is also characterized by its erratic, often with disappointing performances, but remains a player capable of making the difference as can be seen at his best for the 2021-2022 season. Roger Schmidt’s arrival may force him to look for time to play elsewhere, and may also jeopardize his chances of finding the bunker a few months before the World Cup, Qatar 2022.
