Preview
Roger Schmidt In the 18th spherical, previewed the match in opposition to Arouca bwin league, scheduled for this Tuesday, January 31 at 21:15 on the Estádio Municipal de Arouca. The Benfica coach praised the opponent’s power, reminding them that “they’re in sixth place” and underlining the significance of the Reds being “concentrated” and combating for “the three factors”.
This was highlighted by Roger Schmidt at a press convention held on the Benfica campus “Offensive power” reverse; Confirmed Absence of Gonzalo Ramos And revealed that Kasper Tengstedt will likely be one of many choices; addressed to Transfer window epilogue And made certain that The group is prepared “To play each three days”.
How do you are expecting this sport with Arouca?
It will likely be a distant and hard sport. We performed at house in opposition to Santa Clara and Pacos de Ferreira, this would be the third away. We have performed properly within the final two matches and we anticipate a tricky opponent. Especially at house, they’re a great group, they play quick, they’re good in transition. They are sixth within the league, that claims all of it. We need to be targeted and begin properly to struggle for 3 factors.
Aroca are sixth within the Liga Bwin, however are the fourth group to concede extra objectives. What power do you acknowledge on this enemy?
Yes, it is true, they conceded a whole lot of objectives, particularly in some video games they scored so much, however they scored 22 objectives, they’ve offensive energy and, after they have counterattacks, they will if we’re not organized. onerous for us. We need to respect Aroka’s tempo in assault. If they’re sixth after 18 rounds, they’re eligible for this. A really self-confident, disciplined and combating group. Games have 90 minutes and we are going to respect them. In the primary sport of the championship at house we confronted Aroka, we received, however I used to be impressed by their high quality and their physicality.
“We need to focus and begin properly to struggle for 3 factors”
Is Gonçalo Ramos out there for this sport with Arouca? If not, may Kasper Tengstedt make his debut this Tuesday?
Goncalo Ramos solely has a small muscle downside, however is out for tomorrow [terça-feira]. We hope it may be prepared for Saturday [frente ao Casa Pia no Estádio da Luz]. It’s a minor damage, that is optimistic. When he left within the final sport, we had been afraid it is perhaps one thing extra, but it surely’s a small factor. We ready Casper very properly [Tengstedt] And Andreas [Schjelderup] In the final two and a half weeks. They are doing extraordinary classes, as a result of you will need to put together for the remaining they usually have to organize for an extended season. He wasn’t coaching when he signed, however he is in good condition now. Given the circumstances, it’s good to have Kasper among the many gamers out there for this match.
The switch window ends this Tuesday. Do you have got a plan B if Enzo leaves?
We have to organize every thing, particularly once we are speaking concerning the ultimate a part of the switch window. We know Enzo has one thing, he has a launch clause. If a membership reveals up that pays that quantity and if he needs to depart, there’s nothing we will do to cease him. From that second, we’ve to be ready and discover options. He is our participant now. Let’s see what occurs. I will likely be very pleased when this switch market is over and we will deal with gamers to carry out at a excessive degree for the remainder of the season.
“In the previous couple of video games we’ve already proven that we’re at a great degree, very tactical soccer and the mentality of the gamers was good”
You already talked about Grimaldo and the way he is on the finish of his contract. Same state of affairs with Otamendi. Ever considered that? Are you contemplating his substitute or is the membership going to resume with him?
He’s our captain, he is a pacesetter and he is had an important season thus far. He is an skilled participant. Everyone is aware of he likes to play for Benfica, however we’ve to respect the gamers’ plans. I hope he stays, as a result of he’s bodily match, he’s a high participant, he can play each three days, he brings a whole lot of expertise and knowledge to the sphere. I hope he renews, however we are going to at all times respect the desires of the participant. He has been right here for a number of seasons and is giving every thing for Benfica to turn out to be champions.
Benfica will even play within the Portuguese Cup and Champions League within the close to future. Does the group really feel able to return to taking part in completely different competitions on the similar time?
Yes, in the previous couple of matches we’ve already proven that we’re at a great degree, very tactical soccer and the mentality of the gamers was good, they began the sport properly, very targeted and tactically disciplined, taking cost of what was wanted. Done on the pitch. We wanted these video games to get again into our rhythm, the group is in good condition and now we’ve to be able to play in three completely different competitions each three days. We did it within the first a part of the season, we confirmed we may do it and we’ll do it once more.