Mauro Xavier slams António Nobre’s Benfica v Sporting pick | OneFootball

Mauro Xavier considers the choice of António Nobre for the derby a provocation. In this Exclusive Glorioso 1904, our newspaper spoke with the well-known fan of the reds, who made a point of criticizing the choice made by the Refereeing Council and also shared his motto for the match on Friday, December 5th.

“I see it as a provocation or else I would really like to know the criteria that led to this appointment,” began Mauro Xavier, in an exclusive interview with Glorioso 1904, regarding the choice of António Nobre for the Benfica–Sporting match. “We are talking about a referee who, in just the last few games he officiated for Benfica, had three penalties overturned by VAR,” he added.

“But we are also talking about a referee who has already officiated two Sporting matches this season and spared a sending-off for Gonçalo Inácio in Famalicão and another for Ousmane Diomande in Alverca,” pointed out Mauro Xavier, in statements to Glorioso 1904.

In a tone more focused on the derby, the well-known Benfica fan assumed the favoritism: “Benfica at home is always the favorite.” However, Mauro Xavier issued a warning regarding the match with the lions: “Benfica cannot make more mistakes, they have already made enough mistakes in this championship.”

“I only believe in Benfica's victory,” emphasized Mauro Xavier, in conversation with our newspaper. Finally, he highlighted what Benfica should work on in training: “I hope José Mourinho can, this week, train tactical aspects, technical aspects, physical aspects, but also emotional aspects.”

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