Ahead of Porto v Sporting, Rui Borges put on the spot: Fear? | OneFootball

Rui Borges gave, this Tuesday, April 21, the preview for the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals between Sporting and Porto. After being knocked out of the Champions League and losing to Benfica, the coach was asked whether he fears that the recent results could put his contract renewal at risk.

"Fear? The only thing I fear is death. I really enjoy living, that’s the only fear I have. I’m focused on the game. I’ve already spoken about the renewal many times. I’m happy, I have a contract until 2027. The trust is there every day and I’m super calm about my future," said the Sporting coach.

About the game itself, Rui Borges made clear what he expects: "A very competitive match, a Porto side true to its identity. A team that is very intense in the first phase of pressing, especially at home. It’s a two-legged tie, they are behind, and it is only natural that they will raise the intensity even more. It is a team that presses very well and drops into a block when it realizes it cannot do so. Very organized, competitive. It won’t be much different from their usual image. Physically, it is a very strong team when it comes to closing down space, pressing, and duels on the ground and in the air. And that makes the game very competitive. A Porto side true to its identity and a Sporting side as well. Above all, two teams that will really want to win and reach the final."

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