Sporting drew against Gil Vicente (0-0), this Sunday, November 22, in a game valid for the 15th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. In the flash interview, Francisco Trincão analyzed the match and, despite being disappointed with the result, the player He spoke about João Simões and said that he has to be happy to be a starter at 17 years old.
“We didn't create many opportunitiesGil managed to nullify us and apply pressure better than us. At half-time, we changed, it got a little better, we tried to go after it, but they defended better and we didn't create enough opportunities. We knew they were going to press, we should have explored the space more, because they were pressing high and going man to man. We are sad, because we wanted to win”, he began saying.
“João Simões? You have to be happy to be playing, that's everyone's goal. The moment is not the best, but things change. There are no moments that last forever, he just needs to be prepared and do his best. You have to know how to manage these moments. It will grow and be better”, he highlighted.
“We have to do our best, win the next game. Only then can we be united to do the best for Sporting. We would prefer to reach the derby first, but it's the next game and we will do our best to win. We want to give the fans the victory, which they deserve. They have been very supportive of us.
In 2024/25, Francisco Trincão – valued at 27 million euros – He already has six goals and 10 assists in 26 gameswith 2,226 minutes on the field. The Lions winger has had a great start to the season, after being one of the key players in the title won the previous season.
Sporting's '17th shirt', capped by Portugal on nine occasions, cost the green and white coffers around 10 million euros for just 50% of the economic rights and has a contract with the green and white emblem until June 2026.
