Rui Borges warns after Sporting v Alverca: nothing won yet | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Alverca, 5-1, in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Salvador Blopa, a surprise inclusion in the Lions’ starting eleven, scored twice and had a memorable debut. At the end of the match, Rui Borges admitted that the full-back and all the young players used “haven’t won anything” and must continue to work hard.

“For him (Blopa) and for everyone. He hasn’t won anything. Just a game, an opportunity. And everyone made the most of it. They must continue their work, with seriousness day by day, in the B team,” began the Lions’ coach, in the quick interview area.

“Because they can’t get ahead of themselves just because they debuted in the first team. The team won and did so with flair... They must stay focused, humble, and keep working seriously. Continue their growth in the B team. So that later they can respond here, which is what they all did,” admitted Rui Borges.

To conclude, Rui Borges explained why none of the usual starters were called up: “For me it wasn’t a problem, because it was impossible to play the guys who played in Tondela here. We’re not robots or machines, we’re human beings, and the risk of injury was enormous. It was out of the question to use them today as a solution. At no time did I feel I had a problem. My daily life at the Academy is happy. And I understand very well the energy and hunger of this team. And that’s why I’m happy with everyone’s response.”

Sporting will be back on the pitch this Friday, October 31, once again against Alverca. The match, counting for the tenth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Custódio, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade at 8:15 p.m.

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