Rui Borges issues stern warning to squad after Braga-Sporting draw | OneFootball

Following the draw (2-2) at Braga's ground, Rui Borges chose not to immediately discuss the game with the players in the Pedreira locker room. The Sporting coach preferred to wait until returning to work at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy to speak with the team.

Before the recovery training, the coach gathered the group and sought to shift the team's focus. According to the newspaper Record, in the conversation with the players, Rui Borges did not dwell on the details of the performance in Braga, opting to leave that encounter behind and direct attention to the next European challenge.

The coach of the lions asked the athletes to "clear their heads" after a result with a bitter taste, immediately pointing to this week's duel against Bodø/Glimt, concerning the Champions League round of 16.

In the same address, Rui Borges also warned about the demanding schedule in the coming weeks, emphasizing the importance of managing physical condition well before an intense sequence of games. The Sporting coach also highlighted the expected difficulty in the trip to Norway, asking for total concentration in preparing for the European match.

The green and white emblem returns to the field next Wednesday, March 11, against Bodø/Glimt. The match, counting for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against the Norwegian team, will be played at 8:00 PM at Aspmyra Stadion.

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