Chaves star says Benfica are no threat to their unbeaten run | OneFootball

Bruno Rodrigues shows confidence ahead of the match against Benfica. The Chaves centre-back spoke to the newspaper Record about the third round of the Portuguese Cup and admitted there is great excitement at the Flavians’ club for this clash with the Eagles.

"We’re approaching this game with a lot of enthusiasm. It’s against one of the giants of Portuguese football, but once the game starts, it’s 11 against 11. We’re ready for this challenge," began Bruno Rodrigues, the centre-back and key piece of the team, about the game with Benfica.

Chaves haven’t lost this season yet, but the group isn’t focused on those numbers: "I don’t see this game as a test of our invincibility, but rather as an important opportunity to show the team’s collective strength, which promises to give everything on and off the pitch."

"I’ve been doing my job consistently. I’m well integrated, but the season is long and there’s still a lot to achieve," concluded Bruno Rodrigues, also thanking Chaves supporters for their backing throughout the sporting season.

It’s also worth noting that Chaves come in with extra motivation, on the back of Vozinha, the Flavian goalkeeper from Cape Verde, who recently returned from the country after experiencing a historic moment, qualifying for the World Cup. However, it’s not all good news, as the Trás-os-Montes team have four confirmed absences for the match: full-back Aarón Romero, midfielders Pelágio and Roan Wilson, and winger Reinaldo.

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