Artur Jorge previewed Sp. Braga’s challenge in Portimão, for the 27th round of the Betclic League, but the press conference was naturally marked by the more than likely dismissal of the coach, who in the coming days will sign for Botafogo. The coach himself confirms nothing… yet.
Can you confirm Sp. Braga’s departure immediately?
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I know what is happening in relation to the immediate future, but out of respect I must say that at this time my seriousness and focus are the same and focus on the game in Portimão. I must live each moment and reality clearly, and my reality is Sp. Braga. Do things well and then talk, if necessary, about my future.
But do you confirm Botafogo’s invitation?
You have a lot of information, but that’s what I told you. My reality is Sp. Braga, not diverting the attention of my players, the ability to fight for victory. After the game, we’ll talk, it doesn’t seem important at this point. I know what’s going on and from there you can understand. What we know is that we can shorten distances. We look at the game to win, keep this path. It doesn’t change and my goal is to win in Portimão.
Game with Portimonense: what are you waiting for?
It’s an opponent we’ve faced twice, we know what the opponent’s ability and momentum are. We have to have ambition and be determined to add another victory to our journey. With other games to play we cannot waste opportunities and it is another one to win and shorten the distance for whoever is ahead.
Borja, Paulo Oliveira and Ricardo Horta fit?
All three are out.
Has anything changed this week?
Nothing special. I worked with the same desire. The week was longer, a break in the middle and it was nothing different, working and thinking about the Portimão game.
Have you felt any lack of support from management in recent days?
My gratitude for Sp. Braga and my club membership will never change.
What do you know about Botafogo?
I already know a lot, not only about Botafogo, but also about the Brazilian championship and the city. I am a football man and, as a football man, I have to be prepared to know all the realities.