Uruguayan goalkeeper Franco Israel will start for Sporting against Benfica in the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-final, Lions coach Ruben Amorim announced this Wednesday.
Answering a question at a press conference in Alcochete about criticism of the performance of regular starter Antonio Adana in the match against Rio Ave, the coach assured that he always tries to “be fair” with all the players, adding that he is a regular starter , but refused to take the lead if there was an opportunity to stay in the championship games.
“Whoever wins this derby, whoever does best in the return leg, will play with more confidence for the rest of the season. Will this solve anything? This won’t solve it. It will not even decide the outcome of the match in the Portuguese Cup, because it will not determine the course of the championship,” added Ruben Amorim.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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