Petit previews Sporting v Santa Clara and admits: we'll have to suffer | OneFootball

Petit warned this Thursday that Santa Clara will have to “suffer” against Sporting, but said he wants to see a team with “personality” and “ambition” in the match of the 28th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, at the José Alvalade Stadium.

“The most important thing is to be prepared, to have our own idea, to know what we can do, and to understand that we are going to have to suffer. But when we have the ball, we also have to show personality,” he said, previewing the clash between the Azorean side and the Lisbon team.

The former Benfica player spoke about how the islanders can hurt Rui Borges’ team. “We have to know how to attack and attack quickly, and know how to play out of pressure, because it is a team that likes to press high, but it also leaves space behind,” he said. The coach has a “weapon” to take advantage of this moment in the game.

Petit has no doubts that he will be facing a very qualified side. “We are coming off a good spell. Many of Sporting’s players are returning from international duty, but we are going to face a strong team. A two-time champion team that is chasing a third straight title. We know a lot about what Sporting bring. A team with quality and with players who can make the difference, but we will not stray from our idea,” he stressed.

Sporting return to action next Friday, April 3, against Santa Clara. The match, corresponding to the 28th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Petit, will be played at the José Alvalade Stadium at 8:30 p.m. The Lions are seven points ahead of Porto.

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