“No one will do us the wrong way if we can take advantage of this instability a little bit. Therefore, we will try to play our game, like ourselves, but, if we can have a different environment than was in recent years in Alvalade, it is clear that it is something that could benefit us”, he admitted.
José Faria expressed his belief that, due to the climate of uncertainty regarding the likely departure of Rúben Amorim from Sporting‘s technical leadership, the focus of the ‘green and white’ emblem could be “redirected”.
“It was only a short time ago – and Rúben does not take me wrong to say this – but after the game with Famalicão, he said something like that after Manchester City they would see another reality. It seemed to me that the focus I was a bit out of it and I hope that’s it, really”, says the coach.
With the national champion in title and the current leader of the championship as his opponent, Faria admitted that a draw would be a well-received result among the fans of the ‘Tricolores’.
“We have achieved a good average, four points in the last three games. It is clear that all the points are positive, in addition to playing in a club like the home of Sporting, a final would be a good result”, he said, soon.
José Faria does not expect to find anxiety or nervousness in his players due to the level of difficulty of the game, assuming that “these moments” are what any aspiring footballer looks for.
“Playing against the best teams is never a good moment, but the truth is that we live for these moments. That’s the message we sent to our athletes”, said the amateur coach.
José Faria expressed his satisfaction that Viktor Gyökeres, Sporting’s main attacking figure, never scored against Estrela da Amadora, but he emphasized that this does not mean that Sweden did not manage to perform at a good level in the previous games played between both series. .
“Estrela is included in this list of teams that Gyökeres never scored, but it is independent of whether the dependence on the goal makes the player good or not. In those games against us, he did not score, but I. even thought it was very successful,” he said.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the coach of the Reboleira team praised his Sport colleague, who characterizes him as a “top coach”.
“When situations like Rúben happen, who is an excellent coach for me who goes to the best club, that’s when we start to respect him”, said the star leader.
Together with his coach, Léo Cordeiro also predicted the game and the prospect of being the captain of the Estrela da Amadora team, considering it a “responsibility” for which he feels “prepared”.
“It’s not just because I’m the captain that it should be just me speaking. Everyone has the right to speak and give their opinion and we still have other captains, but of course it’s always good responsibility because to have this and I think prepared for it”, said the Brazilian.
The match between Sporting and Estrela da Amadora, which will open the 10th round of the Football Series I, is scheduled for this Friday, at 8:15pm, in the José Alvalade Stadium, and will be refereed by Bruno Vieira, from Football. Lisbon Society.
Interview between Time.news Editor and Football Expert José Faria
Time.news Editor: Good afternoon, José! Thank you for joining us today. You recently made some interesting comments regarding the uncertainty surrounding Rúben Amorim’s position at Sporting. Can you elaborate on how this potential instability could impact your team?
José Faria: Good afternoon! Of course, I’m glad to be here. The climate of uncertainty can indeed affect the focus of teams, particularly one like Sporting, which has high expectations. I believe that if we can capitalize on this situation, it might present us with an opportunity. As I mentioned, if the environment shifts significantly from what we’ve seen recently, it could benefit us.
Time.news Editor: That’s quite insightful. You mentioned Amorim’s comments about seeing a different reality after the Manchester City game. How do you interpret that in terms of team morale and focus?
José Faria: Yes, after that match, it felt like a shift in focus for Rúben and perhaps the team. I hope that this change means they are redirecting their energy toward their current league challenges. It’s crucial for players to stay grounded and not let external pressures derail their performance.
Time.news Editor: With your team facing the national champion and current league leaders, what are your expectations for the match?
José Faria: Well, acknowledge that a draw would be a respectable outcome, especially given the strength of the opponent. We’ve managed to gather some good points recently, averaging four points over our last three games, and playing in a venue like Alvalade is always a tough challenge for any team.
Time.news Editor: How do you prepare your players mentally for such high-stakes games?
José Faria: I believe it’s essential to frame these tough matches as opportunities rather than sources of anxiety. Every aspiring footballer looks forward to playing against the best – it’s what we live for. We send our players the message that these moments define careers, and we hope they embrace it.
Time.news Editor: Speaking of opportunities, Viktor Gyökeres has been a standout for Sporting. What does it mean for you as a coach that he has yet to score against Estrela?
José Faria: It actually works in our favor! The pressure of scoring can sometimes weigh on a player’s mind. If Viktor can free himself from that expectation and focus on his overall game, I believe he can shine in our upcoming match.
Time.news Editor: It’s fascinating to hear your perspective. It sounds like you’re willing to leverage this moment of uncertainty for the benefit of your team.
José Faria: Absolutely. In football, adaptability is key. While others may be feeling the pressure of instability, we can play our game and potentially turn the situation to our advantage. It’s all about perspective and how we respond to challenges.
Time.news Editor: Thank you so much for your time, José. Best of luck in your upcoming games!
José Faria: Thank you! I appreciate it and look forward to what’s ahead.