Reason for Akturkoglu and Bruno Lage’s row revealed in Benfica v Tondela 🧐 | OneFootball

Kerem Akturkoglu was not pleased with Bruno Lage's decision to bring him on at the 67th minute of the Benfica – Tondela match. It appears that the Turkish international did not feel ready to step onto the pitch at that moment, asking for more time to complete his usual warm-up exercises.

Additionally, according to information reported by the Record newspaper, Kerem Akturkoglu was not happy with his performance during the more than 20 minutes he was on the field in the Benfica – Tondela match, as his goal was to score or assist a teammate.

In recent weeks, Kerem Akturkoglu has been the talk of the town. Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe, Benfica's Champions League opponent, made a strong move for the Benfica winger, but, it seems, Rui Costa halted the player's departure, ensuring his stay in Bruno Lage's team.

After being a starter in the first leg of the millionaire competition in Turkey, and a substitute against Tondela, it remains to be seen what Bruno Lage's choice will be regarding Kerem Akturkoglu in the match against Fenerbahçe. The alternative is Andreas Schjelderup, who performed well in the last match.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Kerem Akturkoglu – valued at 24 million euros – has played four matches: two in the Champions League, one in the Liga Portugal Betclic and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 185 minutes he was on the pitch, the player has not yet recorded any goals or assists.

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