Boniek criticises Marco Silva's appointment and omits Kaminski from the classic

The absence of Jakub Kaminski in the classic between FC Porto and Benfica surprised Poland, where Zbigniew Boniek questioned Marco Silva's choice. The 24‑year‑old Polish winger had scored and assisted against AC Milan just three days earlier, but he was on the bench at the Dragão.

Marco Silva's decision draws criticism

Zbigniew Boniek, former player, coach and president of the Polish Football Federation, turned to the social network X to express his bewilderment. He wrote: “How can Jakub Kaminski not be in the starting lineup at Benfica? Sometimes there are coaching decisions that are hard to understand…”. His intervention fueled the debate among fans.

Jakub Kaminski joined Benfica in the summer transfer window, arriving from Colónia for €17 million. Despite the expense, the winger has seen fewer minutes than expected for the eagles, even after scoring and assisting against AC Milan three days earlier.

The surprise over the non‑starting status echoed on Polish social media, where fans expressed disbelief. Boniek's criticism highlighted the difficulty of understanding the decision, especially after the performance against Milan.

The criticism was first published on Bola na Rede, boosting the visibility of the controversy. The platform highlighted the issue raised by Boniek, which continues to be shared among followers.