Jefferson backs Marco Silva’s Benfica appointment, recalls joke

Former defender Jefferson told Record he backs Marco Silva's appointment as Benfica head coach. Jefferson highlighted his previous collaborations with Silva at Estoril and Sporting. Jefferson recalled a joke in which he claimed, “I was the one who made you a coach.” The remark referenced their shared history before Silva’s move to Benfica. Jefferson also remembered a goal scored at the Estádio da Luz during his time with Silva. He linked that moment to the current Benfica project. Jefferson’s endorsement adds a familiar voice to the narrative surrounding Silva’s tenure at Benfica. The coach now faces the task of delivering results at Portugal’s capital club.