Jhon Duran Comments on Vangelis Pavlidis and Team Goals at Benfica
Scoring two goals in the victory against Celtic, Jhon Duran emphasized that his teammate Pavlidis is the primary choice while evaluating Benfica's goals.
Following Benfica's victory over Celtic in the UEFA Europa League match, Jhon Duran, who delivered a successful performance, made important evaluations regarding intra-team competition and objectives after the match.
Match Details and Score Distribution
Benfica managed to defeat Celtic 4-1 at the Estadio da Luz in the second week of the UEFA Europa League.
The goals that brought victory to the Portuguese side came from Jhon Duran, Alexander Bah, and Vangelis Pavlidis, while Celtic's sole goal was scored by Camilo Duran.
Statements on Pavlidis from Jhon Duran
Speaking after the match, Jhon Duran stated that he knows his teammate Vangelis Pavlidis is the coach's first choice.
The Colombian player noted that Pavlidis deserves everything, and added that he tries to do his best whenever he is on the pitch.
Championship Goals and Criticisms
Stating that they aim to win the tournament in a Benfica jersey, Jhon Duran expressed that they are ambitious in the championship race as a team.
Addressing the criticisms directed at him, the young footballer said that people can make different comments, but he is solely focused on contributing to the team.