Luuk de Jong sends message to Benfica: We haven't discussed that | OneFootball

Luuk de Jong believes that the title race with Benfica and Sporting will be “a great battle.” In the opinion of the athlete who joined Porto in the last transfer market, the blue and whites are working very well, and he praised Francesco Farioli, the coach of the dragons.

“We don’t talk about it [the title]. I try to remember what the opponents achieved at a certain stage of the season, or at the final stretch. Farioli tries to motivate us. It’s something that is becoming increasingly important in football. Rotating the squad, using all 25 players. He is working on that very well,” said Luuk de Jong.

Regarding the title race and the fact that Porto leads the Liga Portugal Betclic after eight rounds, Luuk de Jong praises the rivals but highlights the good moment the dragons are experiencing: “Benfica and Sporting are two strong opponents, it will be a great battle, but things are going well.”

With eight rounds played, Benfica occupies the third position in the Liga Portugal Betclic, with 18 points (five wins and three draws). Porto is first (eight wins and one draw) and Sporting second (six wins, one draw, and one loss). In the next round, the eagles host Arouca (Saturday, 8:30 PM).

Before the National Championship match, the eagles will take the field in the prestigious competition. Newcastle – Benfica is scheduled for this Tuesday, at 8:00 PM, at St. James Park. The match, related to the third round of the Champions League, is of particular importance for José Mourinho’s team. Check out the preview from the red coach.

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