Ioannidis reveals Rui Borges’ half-time message during Sporting v Kairat | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis made his debut in the Champions League group stage during the Sporting - Kairat match last Thursday, September 18th, in the first round of the competition. The Greek international came off the bench in the 61st minute and, at the end of Sporting's 4-1 victory, the player analyzed the match and revealed Rui Borges' words at halftime.

"He said we needed to be more aggressive. That, if we managed to do so, we would turn the game around and win with some ease due to the difference we had over the opponent," he began by saying in statements in the mixed zone.

Next, Ioannidis - who replaced Luis Suárez in the match -, acknowledged that "it was very important to secure a home victory and earn these three points at the start of the Champions League," before moving on to the personal aspect.

"It was very important to have gained more minutes and received that confidence. I have been very well received, but these things take time, so it was very important to come in and help," concluded the player of the green and whites, who joined Alvalade in the last transfer window.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at 15 million euros – has played in two matches. The Greek has played 51 minutes, but has not yet managed to score or assist his teammates.

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