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Zeno Debast expresses confidence for the match between Sporting and Kairat, stating that the Lions are prepared for the duel

Zeno Debast was the player chosen to be at the preview conference for the duel between Sporting and Kairat. The central defender of the Lions shows confidence for the match. The player was asked if the Alvalade Club could be surprised at home, just like Benfica, and mentioned that the Leonine team is prepared for all challenges. Moreover, he was grateful for the recent praising words from Rui Borges.

"After the national teams' break, it's always a more difficult time because some players played 90 minutes twice and others didn't play at all. It was important to have achieved victory in Famalicão. It was also important to recover for this game. We are prepared and we will see tomorrow", he began, recalling the Kazakh team's journey to this stage.

"They are a good team, they deserve to be here. They eliminated Celtic and other teams. We are prepared, we will see what we can do". Rui Borges' pupil was recently photographed alongside Roberto Carlos and shared his experience of chatting with one of the world football legends.

"It was difficult to talk to him, I didn't understand everything. A friend of mine was there and translated things for me. Roberto Carlos wished me good luck for the rest of the season. I was happy because he followed me on Instagram after the conversation. It was a good moment", said the defender.

The player also thanked Rui Borges for his recent praise: "Thank you for the words, it's always good to hear that. I have to keep my feet on the ground, work hard and improve what I have to improve. There are aspects to improve. We are a young team, I am a young man, it's normal to have things to improve. I made the decision to come to Sporting, I had the feeling it was the right club for me and as I said, it seems more than a Club, it's a family. It's good to be here", he concluded.

At the start of this season, Zeno Debast - valued at 30 million euros - has already played six official matches with the Sporting jersey. The ‘number 6’ of the Lions has, so far, 414 minutes of play, but still without any goal or assist to his personal account.

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