Sérgio Ferreira: “At this stage, every match is a real challenge” | OneFootball

On the 4th matchday of the Championship Phase of the National Junior A Championship, the first classic takes place: Benfica and FC Porto's under-19 teams face off in Seixal, on Saturday at 3:00 PM (BTV).

According to coach Sérgio Ferreira, there will be "two teams with two good proposals" in play, while the Dragons remain "focused" on themselves and on what they need to do to "dismantle" the opponent. Center-back Salvador Gomes assured that the Porto team enters "with everything" and that this is "another game to win." FC Porto shares the lead with Sporting, both with seven points, and Benfica follows closely with five.

Sérgio FerreiraA clean week of work“Every week is important from the moment we are in this Club, as every day is an invitation to give our best and to be better than yesterday. We must always seek our best version to continue our growth as players and as a team and, in my case, as a coach.”

The first classic of this final phase“A good game is always expected, they are two teams with two good proposals. Logically, we are focused on our proposal and on what we have to do to dismantle the opposing team. Above all, we look at this competitive context in which very talented players will face each other. We know that the game is not just comfort, and it is also in discomfort that we take steps forward to become better. A balanced game is expected.”

Benfica comes from a draw in Vila do Conde“In this final phase, all games are very challenging. Each game has its own story. We already had a relatively accessible game away with Rio Ave FC, and at home, it was very difficult to win. We must have the ability to adjust to what the game demands and what the field itself demands.”

The victory in Barcelos (2-1)“The game was very well achieved on our part. We made 14 shots, had clear opportunities for the game not to be at 2-0 at a certain moment. We applaud what the players did. We were very stable defensively and had the ability to create. We approach all games with maximum ambition and really want to win. We want that achievement, another three points, but we also have the side of developing players. We are very happy to see players at the next level giving a brilliant response. That also fills us with pride.”

Salvador GomesThe week with the Portuguese under-18 national team“It's always very good individually, but my focus is on the Club and the weekend game. The national team is over, and it's time to change the mindset.”

Benfica“It's always a very challenging game, we know that, but they also know they will play against a very strong team. We want to get to the game and do everything we have worked on this week. We are very focused on what we have to do, knowing that two very strong teams will face each other.”

:

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.