Nélson Veríssimo on Benfica’s tricky trip to Madeira: open game ahead | OneFootball

Nélson Veríssimo is aware of the difficulties he will face in Madeira. In a conversation with the official Benfica media, the Portuguese coach previewed the match against Marítimo, a game that was postponed due to the bad weather that affected the island archipelago last weekend.

“In our opinion, clearly, this is a team that, at this stage of Liga 2, stands out compared to all the others,” the Portuguese coach began by acknowledging, speaking to the official media of Clube da Luz, present at Benfica Campus, in Seixal.

“Because of the context itself and the atmosphere — when I talk about the atmosphere, I’m really referring to the support from their members and fans, who often push the team forward,” added Nélson Veríssimo, referring to the Eagles’ opponent.

“It will always be an open match, against a team that will be looking for victory, but on this side, they will face a Benfica B team that also has that intention,” said the coach of the reserve squad — who are coming off a home win, against Oliveirense.

“They will apply medium/high pressure. It’s unlikely that the coach will position his team in a low block; he will try to control the game with the ball. They have individuals who make all the difference: the wingers, the central midfielders, in the way they approach situations of attacking depth and one-on-one situations,” concluded the Portuguese coach.

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