Hjulmand reveals Rui Borges’ half-time message during Bodø/Glimt v Sporting | OneFootball

Morten Hjulmand was one of the players to speak out after Sporting's defeat in Norway, losing 3-0 to Bodø/Glimt. The captain of the green and whites analyzed the match, but believes that the tie is still open for the match at Estádio José Alvalade, and also revealed a request from Rui Borges.

"We started well, with ball possession, but we conceded two goals because we didn't follow the man who entered the area. At halftime, the coach asked us to stay closer in the lines", said the 'number 42' in the flash interview.

"We started the second half well, but the third goal 'killed' the game. Now, we will have to analyze the game very well and see what we can do at Alvalade", stated Morten Hjulmand, making it clear that he believes Sporting can still turn this result around.

"Do I still think the tie is open? Everything is possible, it is still open, yes", assured the Danish midfielder to journalists, already thinking about the match valid for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Morten Hjulmand – valued at 50 million euros – participated in 36 matches: 22 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup. In the 2,732 minutes he was on the field, the captain of the lions scored two goals and made five assists.

The green and white team will return to the field next Tuesday, March 17th, again against Bodø/Glimt. The match, counting for the second leg of this round of the Champions League, against the Norwegian team, will be played at 5:45 PM at Estádio José Alvalade.

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