Benfica coach reacts to the defeat given to Rio Ave, after defeat to Feyenoord in the Champions League
Benfica’s coach shared his happiness, in a quick interview with Sport TV, for the team’s collective performance
— I had asked Benfica for a response, I imagine you are happy with the reaction and attitude of the players?
— Yes, we are satisfied. He was convinced that this would be the team’s response. We started very well, once again with the ambition to have offensive dynamics, to create opportunities, with strong pressure. I’m satisfied with that, with the goals and the result.
— Made some changes to the team. Aursnes with a new position in midfield, Beste was a starter and Akturkoglu played behind the striker. Were you happy with the changes you promoted?
— Our job ends up being to envision a strategy, understand how the opponent plays, the level of our evolution and what we can do. Afterwards, coaching Benfica means having enormous talent at our disposal and we have to help the players to have the ideal positioning to play the football we want and create the opportunities that this team can create and score. I’m satisfied with the collective performance, that’s what’s most important. And once again the changes [na segunda parte] helped with the performance and the victory.
— There is no time to rest, new game Wednesday [com o Santa Clara] for the League Cup.
– Yes. It’s a good sign. It is a sign that we are in all competitions and that is our objective. We have to approach the game with this dynamic, we work towards this and with the conviction that we have to continue growing and we have a clear objective of passing the stage with Santa Clara.
