Rui Borges answers Varandas after Sporting row: Maybe I would... | OneFootball

Rui Borges gave a preview this Sunday of Sporting vs Vitória SC, shortly after renewing his contract with the green and whites. The Lions’ coach was asked about Frederico Varandas’ remarks, when he said the three-peat may have been lost because of the focus on the Champions League.

"I’m not going to single anyone out. I’m not going to comment on the President’s words. The communication is very honest, clear, healthy. We are well aligned with the ambition, even if sometimes these opinions come up. We had already talked, we discuss these matters. Would I do everything the same way? Maybe I would. We always try to do our best, to field the best team we think possible. Given the circumstances, with players out, it’s subjective to say whether I would change anything or not. Of course there is frustration because of these two league matches," he said.

Rui Borges also commented on Benfica dropping points this round against Famalicão: "I’m confident by nature; it has nothing to do with Benfica’s game or not. We still don’t depend on ourselves. I’m focused on making Sporting more competitive and winning our matches. Understanding how we can improve, trying to keep them switched on and motivated for the final stretch of the league campaign," he said.

At the moment, Rui Borges’ side have 73 points and sit third in the National Championship table. Porto (85) are in first place, with one more game played. Benfica are second with 76, also having played one more match.

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