Sporting player forced to wear special gear, not a fan but doctor's orders | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma analyzed Sporting’s victory in San Mamés (3-2) and the historic qualification in the Champions League. The central defender returned to competition after injury and highlighted the importance of the group’s unity in a demanding European context. Moreover, he spoke about wearing the mask and said it serves as a precaution.

"I want to thank everyone who sent me messages of support, I recovered well. It was a less successful first half, a bit nervous, without the ball," he began by telling SportTV, but emphasized that after the break, the team showed "personality" and pushed "the opponent back."

The player also highlighted the competitive spirit of the group and the contribution of all the players: "It’s the motto of this Club, to believe until the end and we fought until the end and now it’s time to celebrate this historic qualification. The bench always helps a lot too… Pote and Morita… everyone gave energy and blood to the team".

Finally, the defender valued Sporting’s European campaign: "It was a historic and good run on our part. We are Sporting and we do not bow down to anyone. There are teams stronger than us in the Champions League but we fight with our weapons and we’re not afraid to go toe-to-toe. We deserve to be among the top eight." Regarding the protective mask, he admitted: "I don’t like playing with a mask, it affects me… but it’s a medical prescription that I have to follow, so I’ll be the man in the mask," he concluded.

Eduardo Quaresma – valued at 15 million euros – has accumulated 1,124 minutes in 16 matches for Sporting, with one goal scored and two assists to his name. The player has already won three National Championships, one Portuguese Cup, and one League Cup.

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