Dias Ferreira asked which Benfica player he’d like to see at Sporting | OneFootball

Dias Ferreira says he wouldn’t swap any Sporting player for any Benfica player. Ahead of the derby between the Eagles and the Lions – which is not expected to feature Fotis Ioannidis – the former Sporting director spared no praise for the green and white team, arguing that the Alvalade club has a squad that offers more guarantees.

“Sporting is playing better football than Benfica. They have a better, more balanced team. I’d even say: I don’t think I’d swap any Sporting player for any of Benfica’s main players. One by one, I’d prefer my players,” he assured Rádio Renascença.

Therefore, Dias Ferreira sees Benfica as below expectations: “It’s a different kind of game, as I say. I’m not belittling or being arrogant. Benfica has played very little. Both under Lage and José Mourinho. They haven’t put in convincing performances, neither in the national championship nor in the Champions League itself,” he stressed.

Dias Ferreira says he has full confidence in Rui Borges’ pupils: “I wouldn’t swap any Sporting player for any of Benfica’s main players. One by one, I’d prefer my players.” The former presidential candidate says, however, that it will be a 50/50 duel: “I never consider there to be a favorite. I think it’s always 50 percent chance for each side, regardless of the form the teams are in. It’s a cliché, but it’s the reality. The team in better form doesn’t always win,” warned Dias Ferreira.

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