Sporting captain has a dig at critics: For those who doubt me... | OneFootball

Pote was the man of the match in Sporting's 2-0 victory over Alverca, providing the assist for the first goal and scoring the second himself victory by 2-0. After the final whistle, the Lions’ number 8 responded to some recent criticism, reflecting on the powerful shot he took that only stopped in the back of the Ribatejo net.

"(Laughs) It was a great goal. For those who say I only make passes to the goal, here’s a good example that I can also shoot with power. I need to score more goals like this. The most important thing is to give the team the win. I also want to send a message to our captain, Morten, who made a beautiful assist," he told Sporting’s media.

It’s worth remembering that, despite his numbers in a Sporting shirt, Pote is often criticized by fans who point out a perceived lack of intensity from the Portuguese international in moments of pressure and a lack of power in his shots on goal.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Pedro Gonçalves – valued at 30 million euros – has already played 15 matches: ten in Liga Portugal, three in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Super Cup. During the 1,255 minutes he has played, the Lions’ number 8 has already scored eight goals and provided six assists.

Sporting will be back on the pitch this Tuesday, November 4, this time against the Italians of Juventus. The match, counting for the fourth round of the Champions League, against the team led by Luciano Spalletti, will be played at the opponent’s ground at 8:00 p.m.

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