Rui Borges hints at new signings for Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges was present at the press conference previewing the match between the Lions and Rio Ave. The coach was questioned about the words of Frederico Varandas who mentioned that "the noise gives more fuel to Sporting" and pointed out the triple championship as the team's main goal. Furthermore, he admitted the possibility of the Lions receiving reinforcements in January.

"You already have a lot of fuel and my players have enough fuel. Their greatest ambition - and this week it was evident in some interviews - is to win the triple championship, which will mark Sporting's history. That's what motivates us, to get to the game and do what we believe in, for them to feel it pays off, that they are happy playing. That is our greatest motivation, to win again and make history at Sporting," he began by saying.

The coach also called for reflection from those involved in Portuguese football: "I think we all have to do our best to value our football and not create more noise. All of us, sports agents. We have to come up with strategies, all together - coaches too, of course - to value Portuguese football. That's what matters. Only one can win. There will be noise at some moments, but even then we have to be smart and value our game and our players and coaches, structures. Above all, that's it."

Regarding a possible reinforcement, the coach admits new faces in January: "Regarding the gift... If someone comes in, it's all done in a well-structured, thought-out way, and it will always be with a future perspective. And not just because we have injuries, players at the CAN... It's always with the perspective, of course, of the immediate, but also always with a perspective of Sporting's future and the squad in the coming years".

At the moment, the Lions have 38 points and remain in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (43) is in the first position. Meanwhile, Benfica is third with 35. The green and white emblem returns to the field next Sunday, December 28, against Rio Ave, at 8:30 PM, in Alvalade.

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