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Benfica manager Roger Schmidt has admitted that Celtic star Paulo Bernardo may not need to return to Portugal after his successful loan spell with Hoops.
The midfielder scored against Rangers and the champions have the option to acquire the 22-year-old at the end of the season. Benfica manager Schmidt asked directly about Bernardo’s form at Celtic and whether the Lisbon giants would pick him in the end. after his win over Gil Vicente at the end of the week.
And he said: “We must not forget that it is also about the will of the player and what he has to do. With all the players leaving Benfica, the concept is to give them the opportunity to grow and gain confidence. ” And, of course, it is a wonderful opportunity for Benfica to practice them, with the aim of obtaining an intelligent review of all the players.
“But at the end of the season we will have to make difficult decisions, because we also have to respect the wishes of the players. “
After scoring against Buckie Thistle in the Scottish Cup, Bernardo was asked if he had talked about making his loan permanent. He said: “The coach and I just need things to go well and we do a lot. I really appreciate it. The fans are amazing and they like me, so I feel smart too. I just have to keep passing. “