Rui Silva gutted after Sporting’s defeat | OneFootball

Rui Silva was the main face of the disappointment among Sporting players, who in the final minutes allowed Vitória de Guimarães to make a comeback (2-1). The goalkeeper expressed some frustration about how the team squandered the chance to reach the final.

"It's hard to digest this... Vitória de Guimarães believed until the end and we couldn't finish the game when we should have, making it 2-0," the player said to Sport TV, where he added: "We didn't switch off, but we faced many setbacks. But we have to know how to honor this jersey."

The goalkeeper also spoke about the injuries in the squad: "Unfortunately, and as much as we don't want it, it's the reality. There are many absences, a lot happening. Today, we had two more setbacks during the game, but we can't cling to that, there's still a lot to achieve."

Rui Borges' pupil also had a word for the fans: "I want to thank the fans who came here to support us, now we must continue. We enter all competitions with the goal of winning them, unfortunately, we couldn't. Congratulations to V. Guimarães for qualifying, now we focus on the league and the Champions."

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Rui Silva – valued at 7 million euros - has played 22 matches and is an undisputed starter for Rui Borges. The 31-year-old Portuguese international has played a total of 1,980 minutes, during which he conceded 18 goals.

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