Benfica boss on Ajax clash: I told players to stay sharp | OneFootball

Vítor Vinha revealed that he asked the players to "be alive" in the match between Ajax and Benfica, in the UEFA Youth League group stage. The Benfica coach sees his team playing another game in the Youth Champions League this Tuesday, November 25th.

Benfica faces Ajax, two of the best teams in world football, in a UEFA Youth League match. Vítor Vinha introduced the game to the official media of Clube da Luz, without hiding his excitement about being part of a competition like the one they are now competing in.

"It's a fantastic experience. It's a mirror of the Champions League, where our main team plays. And it's where we want them to be in the future. We have to take advantage of every moment to grow and to mentally prepare for the future," the Benfica coach - who does not count on Rodrigo Rêgo - began to explain to BTV microphones.

Vítor Vinha continued: "It's an opponent that will force us to stay focused from start to finish, at all times, and that will require us to know how to play this game. That's what we've been talking about with our players, to be alive, focused, and enjoy the game."

Duarte Soares, a young Benfica player, also spoke to the club's channel: "In this competition, we know there are no easy games. They are very good with the ball, but they have some defensive areas where they are not as strong and which we can exploit."

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