Sporting player forced to wear special gear, not a fan but doctor's orders | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma analyzed the victory of Sporting in San Mamés (3-2) and the historic qualification in the Champions League. The central defender returned to competition after an injury and highlighted the importance of the group's unity in a demanding European context. Moreover, he talked about the use of the mask and that it serves as a precaution. 

"I want to thank everyone who sent me messages of support, I recovered well. It was a less successful game in the first half, a bit nervous, without the ball," he began by saying to SportTV, but emphasizing that after the break, the team showed "personality" and put "the opponent back there."

The player also highlighted the competitive spirit of the group and the contribution of all players: "It's the motto of this Club, to believe until the end and we fought until the end and now it's time to celebrate this historic passage. The bench always helps a lot too… Pote and Morita… everyone gave energy and blood to the team."

Finally, the defender valued Sporting's European journey: "It was a historic and good journey on our part. We are Sporting and we do not bow to anyone. There are teams stronger than us in the Champions League but we fight with our weapons and we are not afraid to take the game to game. We deserve to be in the top eight." About the protective mask, he admitted: "I don't like playing with a mask, it affects… but it's a medical prescription that I have to comply with, so I will be the man with the mask," he concluded.

Eduardo Quaresma - valued at 15 million euros - has 1,124 minutes accumulated in 16 matches for Sporting, with one goal scored and two assists to his name. The player has already won three National Championships, one Portuguese Cup, and one League Cup.

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