Rui Borges slams journalists after Sporting v Moreirense: “Respect” | OneFootball

Rui Borges expressed great dissatisfaction with some news that emerged, where the Sporting coach allegedly complained about the physical freshness of the Sporting squad. The green and white coach attended a press conference, after the 3-0 victory against Moreirense, and made a point of addressing the matter to those present.

He was questioned about the match and began by saying: "Lack of objectivity? With 4.66 expected goals? I don't know if it was our fans or not, but I am happy with everything, and even the penalties are the result of the pressure we put on other teams. For everything we were capable of...".

He then interrupted his speech and addressed the journalists present: "By the way, I wanted to talk about something: I always have a lot of respect for you, I answer everything clearly. And today in a newspaper it said that Rui Borges complained about the physical freshness of the squad. And I never said that. I just ask for the same sincerity I have with you, have it with me. Sometimes things appear out of context, and that didn't happen. And it makes me sad because I come here with respect and honesty, and I would like the same in return".

The Sporting coach also spoke about the changes he made during the match: "It's an option within what is management, individually, in the case of those two players, who are coming back from injury. Maxi played 70 minutes... Regarding the game, in the first 10, 15 minutes of the second half, we were a bit frustrated".

"Then Maxi and Morita bring that calmness to the game, because of the connection they already have with the team. But even with Kochorashvili and Mangas, we were doing very well. I think we didn't even lose balance, it was frustration for some, but then we got back to what we were doing", concluded Rui Borges, in the aftermath of Sporting - Moreirense.

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