Moreirense boss offers assurance before facing Benfica: I don't believe... | OneFootball

Vasco Botelho da Costa acknowledges that the match at the Luz will not be easy. However, in the press conference ahead of the game, just like José Mourinho, the Moreirense coach stated that this will be “a challenge in our image” and that he does not see Benfica under pressure.

“Clubs fighting for titles are always used to dealing with pressure. I don’t believe it will have any influence. They have to win to keep their objectives alive and that is extra motivation, but they look at Moreirense with respect. We are talking about a team with a squad full of quality, wingers who cut inside, full-backs who push forward, midfielders who can make the difference,” he began, when faced with journalists’ questions.

“José Mourinho has players with the quality that allows them to do everything. It will be very difficult; we know we will have to spend a lot of time defending and being united. Last week’s game has to give us a lot of confidence. If we play with the joy and energy we showed against Estoril, we will be closer to good results,” he recalled.

“It is a challenge in our group’s image, a group of ambitious young players. The way we dealt with the period when we were not managing to get wins, the ambition and solidarity week after week, gave us good signs to face this type of game, without too much recklessness. We have to bring that learning experience with us and try, in this last opportunity, to finally take points this time. It would be a fair reward for our squad,” he highlighted.

“I expect a motivated Benfica, with their objectives still open, playing at home, with a full stadium, a squad packed with quality, and seven days to prepare for the match, which is not very common for big teams.”, he concluded.

It should be noted that the match between Benfica and Moreirense is scheduled for this Saturday, April 25, in a game from the 31st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 pm, with Iancu Vasilica as the referee.

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