Star who shone with Jesus at Benfica on his return: “Memories” | OneFootball

Anderson Talisca is a name that does not escape the attention of Benfica fans, being a player who left many longing for him after his time at Estádio da Luz. Now, as a Fenerbahçe player, the Brazilian forward did not hide his emotion at returning to a place like Benfica.

Present at the press conference, alongside José Mourinho, to preview the Champions League match, the former Benfica player began by highlighting the emotional weight that comes with his return to a pitch that was his ‘home’ for years: “It’s a stadium that brings back very positive memories as an athlete.”

Next, Anderson Talisca acknowledged the difficulty of playing at Luz and left a warning for his teammates: “Tomorrow the whole team has to show a high level. I’m coming back from injury. Whatever has to happen, happens. I am very respectful, what’s in the past is in the past. History speaks for itself.”

Asked about his time at Besiktas and his goal against Benfica, Talisca didn’t give much away: “Only the coach can talk about that, that answer is only for him... The team has a lot of quality, young players, talent. The player has to have merit and earn his place. The goal was fair.”

Finally, when one of the journalists asked about the atmosphere awaiting him on his return to Estádio da Luz, the former Benfica player hopes it will be a special day for everyone: “Everything has a context. I have great respect for this team. It’s a great club, which has its own goals. May it be a happy day for the fans.”

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