Pepê: “Crucial to start with a trophy and last season’s football” | OneFootball

After being crowned champions against Torreense, Pepê underlined the importance of starting the season with a win and by lifting the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup.

“It’s very important to start with a trophy and with the same football we showed last season. I’m very happy to belong to the most decorated club in Portugal, but it will be a very difficult season and we have to be at our best level.”

Squad for 2026/27

“It’s important to keep the core of the squad for our ambitions. The unity is strong and it’s good to keep that.”

League: are there any favourites?

“No one is more of a favourite to win the league; it’s always very difficult and we have to show our credentials every day.”

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