After Portugal Sports defeated Almaty Kerat at home in the Champions League, Portuguese coach Rui Borges attended the post-match press conference.
Game Summary
"We showed competitiveness in this game. Although there were some passiveness, we had to learn to deal with this situation. We created some goals in the first half but failed to grasp it, which made us feel a little anxious. We also seemed a little difficult to defend against the opponent. We needed to be more calm and keep the ball in the opponent's half. If we could score a penalty, the game might go differently. Trincon's outstanding performance helped us score the first goal."
" At the beginning of the second half, we performed poorly and seemed very passive. But in the following time, we adjusted our form and became more active and competitive . The players who came on the bench brought great energy and helped us score more goals. Although we fell into some passiveness in the last 10 minutes and scored a goal by our opponents, we performed well overall and finally won the game. "
About the player performance
"Their personal abilities are extraordinary, both Kunda and Trilinkon are extremely good. I'm more concerned about their contribution to the team. Trilinkon's performance made me very happy, but he could do better. Kunda performed well as always, and he didn't get much chance to play at the beginning of the season, but it was just because the team was in good shape at the time. "
Have the players considered physical management?
"I don't think it's a player's problem, the whole team has been performing very well, even when it's tired. I think it's just an individual situation, and with the continuous play, the players feel physically exhausted. Today I emphasize hard work and dedication, which is also the club's motto. I know we have excellent personal abilities, but as a team, we can't become too passive."
Would you worry about losing like the last time at the Light Stadium? Will Mourinho affect your goal of winning three consecutive Premier League titles?
"We are not considering other games, we are just focusing on the current game. Not being able to take the lead early really makes us a little anxious. As for Mourinho, I'm very happy to be able to face such a great coach, which is a challenge for the team, but our season goals will not change."
Regarding the choice of penalty shooter and the combination of double strikers
"Juerman has taken the penalty kick several times, and although he made a mistake today, it is understandable that he will still be the first penalty kicker next game. In addition, I will continue to try different pairs of double strikers because they are not Very good. "
Thinking of the depth of the team's lineup
"I have always been satisfied with my roster, and all the players have performed well in daily training. It's a united and friendly group, and everyone respects each other and recognizes each other's abilities."
How to deal with difficult situations
"Our plan is to improve the team's energy through substitutions, because we feel that some players are not in the best form. The substitutes have a positive impact after they come on the court, which improves the overall performance of the team. I am very satisfied with the performance of these substitutes."