Luís Pedro Sousa slams Sporting’s strategy: dreadful | OneFootball

Luís Pedro Sousa analyzed the impact of the last matchday and criticized the strategy of Rui Borges in the Classic against Porto (1-1). The analyst began by highlighting that Benfica, thanks to their victory in the Azores against Santa Clara, managed to temporarily reach the lions in second place, although Sporting has a game in hand.

"We may be facing a mere quirk of the schedule, which placed the pursuer playing before the pursued, but in theoretical terms, that is indeed what is at stake, given the favoritism of the men from Alvalade over Famalicão. The last classic, however, gave us a signal that, while not contrary, is at least different,” he wrote in the newspaper 'Record'.

“The draw was precious for Benfica, who started dreaming of the title again, and favorable for Porto. The dragons, despite the two points lost at home, safeguarded the ‘victory’ in the head-to-head against the 2nd place and still maintained a comfortable cushion of seven points over the 3rd place.” As for Sporting, he noted, “the result was terrible. They didn't gain ground on Porto and saw Benfica get closer.”

Luís Pedro Sousa concluded with direct criticism of the lions: “Farioli's cautious football can still be understood in light of Mathematics. However, Rui Borges' cannot be justified by any science,” reinforcing that Sporting's lack of ambition at a decisive moment in the season could have significant consequences in the title race.

It should be noted that the green and white team will take the field again on Sunday, February 15th, against Famalicão. The match, counting for the 22nd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Hugo Oliveira, will be played at 8:30 PM in Alvalade.

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