Sudakov and Carlos Álvarez? Bruno Lage on Benfica interest: intelligence | OneFootball

Bruno Lage refused to comment on the alleged interest of Benfica in Sudakov or Carlos Álvarez. In the preview of the second leg of the Champions League play-off, the coach preferred to focus on the game against Fenerbahçe, led by José Mourinho, which is of extreme importance for the eagles.

"[Sudakov and Carlos Álvarez?] I'm not going to comment. Even less so before a Champions League game", replied Bruno Lage, when questioned about two of Benfica's targets in the last days of the market, with one of them possibly forcing the Reds to break several records.

Regarding the strategy for the match, Bruno Lage revealed what he considers essential: "When we don't have the ball, we have to defend, with everyone. We have to be aggressive. With the ball, we have to have the same aggressiveness. We have to be, all of us, on and off the pitch, more rational. We have at least 90 minutes to win the game. The goal is to do that and secure access to the Champions League".

"We are aware of the importance of this game for the Club. We have a Champions League team in front of us. José Mourinho knows Benfica and the Estádio da Luz very well. The motto has to be to be more rational than emotional. We have to have intelligence and patience to win the game. We want to play a great game", concluded Bruno Lage, addressing the match against Fenerbahçe.

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