Vasco Matos warns Sporting ahead of Santa Clara clash: In our backyard... | OneFootball

Vasco Matos revealed his desire to play "face to face" with Sporting. The Santa Clara coach spoke with journalists at a press conference before the match against the Alvalade club, scheduled for next Saturday, November 8. Rui Borges also gave his preview of the match.

"At home, we have to show our identity. We have to believe in ourselves and in the work we do. Look the opponent in the eye, obviously with our weapons and they with theirs, and do everything we can to win the game," Vasco Matos, Santa Clara's coach, began by explaining.

The coach of the Azoreans continued, mentioning the current form of both teams and recalling Sporting's European matches: "We know the greatness of Sporting, the national champion. A team that is in excellent form, but we have to focus on ourselves."

"Sporting is a team with a lot of quality, with great variability in their play, individual quality, collective quality. Obviously, we have to be very capable in these moments, showing cohesion and a great ability to overcome," added the Santa Clara manager.

To conclude, Vasco Matos spoke about Santa Clara's difficulties this season: "When we started the season, we were fully aware of what was going to happen to us this year. I have no doubts about that. Now, obviously, we have to play with our identity, our courage, our personality, and with our fans."

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