After Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic talked up the talents of Benfica's Victor Lindelof on Wednesday, there is suddenly a lot more interest in the Sweden centre-back.
Amid the furore surrounding the emergence of wonder-kid Renato Sanches last season, the pivotal role played in Benfica's sensational championship conquest by Lindelof, another hugely talented youngster, cannot be overlooked.
The 22-year-old was thrown in at the deep end after injuries to club captain Luisao and Lisandro Lopez, and responded magnificently. Benfica had to be nigh-on perfect to reel in bitter city rivals Sporting Lisbon, and since Lindelof's introduction against Moreirense on Jan.