Beto on Sporting’s new signing: I know him, but it won’t be easy | OneFootball

Beto Pimparel, former Sporting goalkeeper (1995-2005 and 2016/2017), in an exclusive statement to Leonino, spoke about the team’s good run of results, believes that Souleymane Faye is still adapting to the Alvalade club and praised Rui Borges’ work.

The victory against Moreirense was yet another strong performance by the team this season, and despite being in second place, Beto has no doubt that the best football in the country is played at Alvalade. "Although Sporting is in second place, it is the best football team in Portugal. It’s the team that creates the most chances, the most opportunities, a lot of talent, and good dynamics. Porto is in first, on their own merit, but in terms of quality of play, for me, Sporting is superior," he said.

When asked if the win in Moreira de Cónegos could motivate the Alvalade club, especially for the match against Porto in the Portuguese Cup, Beto dismissed this idea: "Sporting doesn’t need motivation for these games. Just the atmosphere, the responsibility, the demands, the opponent, and the history already provide that."

The former Portuguese international analyzed Luís Guilherme and Souleymane Faye, the two winter signings for Sporting, and predicts that the Senegalese player will still bring a lot of joy to the fans: "I know Faye well from his time at Betis. They are completely different players. Luís Guilherme can play on both sides, but in my opinion, he is more effective on the right. Faye has had less playing time, he’s looking for his role in the team and it’s just a matter of time, but it won’t be easy. They are both quality players," he argued.

Regarding Rui Borges’ work, Beto praised the coach’s journey: "Everyone has their own opinion, but I have no doubt that he’s done a good job. The double, the direct qualification to the Champions League round of 16 is something historic and the number of injured players he had to deal with – it’s a very well accomplished journey," he concluded.

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