Carlos Carvalhal has already addressed the challenge between Braga and Sporting, held this Sunday and relating to the eleventh round of the Primeira Liga.
Carlos Carvalhal spoke after the match between Braga and Sporting, valid for the eleventh round of the Primeira Liga. The final result of the match was 2-4.
«Let’s contextualize this game: we played on Thursday, we went on a trip, that doesn’t matter at all, but it’s part of the context. We knew that the team was going to have physical difficulties in the second half. We are betting on a strong entry. Matheus was practically unmolested in the first half and we ended up winning at half-time. In the second half, we went down because it was the result of Sporting’s ability and not our will. The next two goals came from outside the box. There was great effectiveness too, Sporting is fresher. They put in faster defenders, so we couldn’t make transitions. The players did what they had to do, congratulations, we had 70 hours. I want to appeal to people’s understanding. We could also protect ourselves at the beginning and then get ahead in the second, but it wouldn’t work.», began by stating the coach from Braga.
«It’s frustrating, but that’s life, we don’t play against just any team. We’re talking about 70 hours, that’s close, it’s very complicated to do. We went full chest, five attackers, there was no energy for more. I just have to congratulate my players»commented Carlos Carvalhal.
«Line of 3? I consider defensive errors to be occasional, they have happened. I was satisfied with my team’s behavior. We can ask some questions. We could have changed in midfield, but Vitor is important in set pieces and João Moutinho plays well in closing spaces. We wanted to hold on to both socks, even though they were a little worn out. We are moving forward and forward is the way. Maybe under normal circumstances we could have won the game.”said the Portuguese coach.
«Matheus didn’t even have to do much work and his night was a bit boring. The team did well overall. Ricardo Horta appeared at his level. Whoever came in came in to help. They were all irreproachable, but they are human. With 70 hours it is very complicated. I congratulated him on the work he did at Sporting and wished him well for what’s to come.”concluded the Braga coach.
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