Former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Braga-c40460 midfielder Vandinho claims that he would not want to be in Leonardo Jardim’s position, as he faces a tough task in selecting his team for upcoming matches.
The Archbishops have been in fine form all season and are currently lying 3rd in the Primeira Liga. Although the title seems to be out of their reach, the club are close to gaining a lucrative UEFA Champions League berth.
One of the most impressive performers at the helm this term has been Libyan International Djamal Mahamat. The midfielder moved from Beira-Mar to Estadio AXA in the summer and has become an undisputed starter.
However the 28-year-old had to leave the Primeira Liga for some time due to his country’s participation in the African Cup of Nations. His temporary departure has seen Custódio cement his place in the starting line-up and as Djamal returns, Coach Leonardo Jardim has a major selection headache.
Custódio was influential in the win over Maritimo and has excelled during his extended run in the first team. Djamal is a proven player and has demonstrated his abilities during the course of the campaign. Jardim will have to choose between one of the midfielders and its one decision which former Braga midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vandinho-c35895 says he’s glad not to be making.
Speaking to reporters, the Brazilian said that both the players had been in fine form but Custódio had been superb in the last couple of fixtures while his teammate had been on International duty.
“I would not want to be in his [http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056 Jardim’s] place to decide. They are two very good players, Djamal started well but football is made of opportunities and Custódio took the absence of his colleague when he was at the Africa Cup of Nations. He has been one of the best players on the best team in the games he played.”
He also stated that the Arsenalists employed different tactics than most teams and that star attacker Hugo Viana needed options up-front, so the inclusion of either Djamal or Custódio was a must.
"The Braga system is like nothing out there and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hugo-Viana-c16425 need more support when he is advancing," the former Rio Ave man was quoted as saying.
While Leonardo Jardim faces a tough task in naming his starting eleven in the upcoming games, it’s one headache which the tactician will surely welcome.
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