Benfica coach Bruno Lage regrets the lack of ball possession in the match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, but guarantees that everything remains open in the fight for continuity in the Champions League. On the other hand, the red coach accepts the strategy used and is already looking ahead to Sunday’s game against FC Porto.
What was missing?
“We needed to have a little more possession of the ball. Our intention was not to be individual references, we wanted to create a dynamic with three midfielders and Akturkoglu as number 10. Unfortunately we were unable to do that. Then, after a few moments, we knew that the game could calm down and maybe there would be more ball, but we couldn’t do it.”
Kaboré came out at half-time
“Kaboré was doing well in the game, unfortunately he received a yellow card. We knew that going into the second half with a yellow card in the corridor would be risky. There was the option for Beste, who is used to playing both corridors.”
Defensive play
“I’ve already spoken to the players. That was my strategy, I assumed in front of them that that was my idea. We’ve already concluded this game and we’re already thinking about FC Porto.”
Champions Accounts
“We have four games and six points. There are four games left to play. It’s done and now it’s time to think about FC Porto”
Swiss
