Marco Silva said he liked Trubin's performances very much and insisted the goalkeeper made the right call in the move that led to Benfica conceding, a public vote of confidence delivered just days before the trip to Reboleira. He also made clear that the decision in goal is still his, with Samu having been the one used in the league so far.
That is why Estrela Amadora Vs Benfica is being searched now: the 11.ª jornada match at 20:30 on Sunday is arriving with Benfica still sorting out who starts in goal and how the back line is set up. Silva said the three goalkeepers have Benfica's confidence, but he drew a sharp line between them by noting that Trubin and Samu have more experience than Diogo.
The discussion did not stop there. Silva pointed to the central-defense race as another live choice, saying Circati is level with Tomás Araújo and Lenglet, while Lenglet is called up for the next day. He also underlined Circati's Serie A experience and the role he already has with the Australian national team, which leaves Benfica with several options but no settled answer yet in that part of the team.
Silva's tactical notes explained why the match may hinge on details rather than headlines. He said lowering the number 6 can free up the left-back more, that El Karouani's traits help Benfica's left side, and that in the last game Manu often moved forward to form a line of three. He also said Estrela may drop its number 6 between the center-backs in a medium-low block, creating a shape Benfica will need to pull apart.
The friction is in the gap between praise and selection. Silva backed Trubin strongly, but he did not promise a starting place, and he framed the goalkeeper call as a question of what he believes is best for the team. On Sunday at Reboleira, that choice becomes more than a comment: it becomes the first Benfica decision that the crowd will see.
