Rui Borges admits Sporting face a tough test in Naples, urges: We must... | OneFootball

Rui Borges' Sporting and Napoli face off this Wednesday, November 1st, at 8:00 PM, in the Champions League.

Sporting takes on Napoli in the Champions League - see the probable lineup HERE. Before the match, Rui Borges predicted challenges for the green and whites, but admitted that the Alvalade Club's squad will be equipped to overcome the issues that might be posed by the Italians.

"I don't think about it, it's the Italian champion, they will face the Portuguese champion, it will be a special, different atmosphere. Two great teams, may it be a great game. We will have difficulties and I believe we will be prepared for them. The game's demands are different, but the motivation will be at its peak to overcome a great team", he said to SportTV.

When asked if this is an opportunity for Sporting to show they can compete head-to-head with opponents of the same level, Rui Borges was straightforward: "I don't see it that way. Last season we also lost games, I don't look to the past".

"Both with Benfica and Porto we played good games, it went the opponent's way, but it is what it is. New opponent, a different competition, we have to switch on the demand mode and be prepared. And manage to play a good game", admitted the coach.

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