Sergio Vieira wants ‘arrogant’ star to beat Benfica

Estrela da Amadora coach Sergio Vieira said this Friday that he wants the tricolors to play arrogantly in their quest to win against Benfica this Saturday in Football League One’s second round game.

Sergio Vieira, speaking at a press conference dedicated to the meeting with the national champions, assured that after the defeat in the first round by Vitoria de Guimarães (1:0), the team will want to give a strong response.

“Whether one or three points will be the consequence, no one knows. I feel this desire on the part of the players. This is in line with the nature of this working group. We know and respect Benfica very much. “We will be confident, determined to do our best in every moment of the game. We are going to take another big step this season,” he said.

Recognizing the difference in strength, Sergio Vieira, who will not be on the bench against Benfica due to the penalty imposed by the League after his exclusion from Guimarães, wants to look his opponent in the eye arrogantly but coolly.

“What we are going to appreciate is the attitude of the team, the courage we will show, the arrogance we will show by playing in a different stadium, in front of their fans and trying to contradict Benfica. We have courage, competitive arrogance and individual and collective competence,” he said.

In order to leave no doubt about the team, Sergio Vieira dealt with the problem of “arrogance”.

“Our players know the arrogance we need. It’s positive arrogance, competitive arrogance in general. This is respect for opponents, for fans. I’m talking about competitive arrogance in general. Miguel Lopez: “All the players that are in this squad are players that we trust because they give the team decisive qualities,” he assured.

As for Miguel López, who will also not play against Benfica (he was sent off against Vitoria de Guimarães), Estrela da Amadora SAD President Paulo Lopo revealed that the player had been disciplined due to for statements. against refereeing Manuel Mota from Porto, closed.

“We treat all institutions with respect, we do not comply with the internal regulations, a disciplinary process was imposed on Miguel Lopez, which has already been resolved. He accepted the punishment that was directed against him. Very humble and admitted mistake. He apologized to his colleagues. and guidance. It remains integrated as always,” he said.

In turn, the player Joao Reis, who was also present at this preview press conference, hopes that the team will carry over to the match with Benfica what they did in the second half against the Victorians in the last round.

“We are also hurt by pride. We lost the first game. It is important to continue what we did in the second half with Vitoria de Guimarães. We always want to improve,” he continued.

When asked what he would do if he beat Benfica, João Reis left everything in the hands of the coach.

“If the master gives me a day off, I will go home. If not, I will be here on Sunday to train. Let’s see what the game will give us, we want to enjoy the game and also want to create a panic. in them. They have quality, but so do we,” he concluded.

This Saturday at the Estadio da Luz, Estrela da Amadora will play Benfica at 20:30 in the second round match of the I League, which will be referred by Gustavo Correia of Porto.