Marco Silva has hinted that he could walk away from Benfica just three months after taking charge, according to talkSPORT Football. The Portuguese tactician, who spent seven years managing in England, admitted he is struggling to get to grips with football back in his homeland. Silva was furious at the refereeing in the match, particularly after Benfica defender Clement Lenglet was dismissed ten minutes before the interval. He suggested that referees in Portugal are often influenced by what clubs say before and after matches. Silva's disgruntlement at referees is not exclusively reserved for Portuguese football, having had his fair share of run-ins with officials during his time in the Premier League.
Benfica are five points adrift of Porto, and Silva questioned how long he could put up with the current situation. He stated, "I don't know if I'll be able to continue like this until the end of the season, because I come from a different culture." Silva's comments have sparked concern about his future at Benfica.