Sporting Lisbon coach Domingos Paciência looking to win friendly game against Angola – Report
Sporting Lisbon coach, Domingos Paciência, claims that his side will be looking to win their friendly game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Angola-c2838. The Lisbon outfit take on the African side away from home but the tactician reiterates that they will be fighting for victory despite
the loss of some influential players.
Portuguese giants, Sporting Lisbon, face the Angolan National team on the 11th of November in Luanda to mark the country’s 36 years of independence.
As the match is scheduled during the International break, the Lions are without some of their key stars for the clash. The likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stijn-Schaars-c34229 and Matias Fernandez have all been called up to their respective National teams and are not available
for selection.
Even first choice shot stopper, Rui Patricio will be guarding Portugal’s goal for this one and that has opened space for youngsters to take part. Upcoming talents http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Edgar-c11882
Ié have all been included in the squad and should feature at some point.
Sporting have also lost influential players like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anderson-c5565 Polga and Emiliano Insua to injury but Domingos Paciência claims that his side can still counter their opponents despite being under strength.
Speaking to reporters, the trainer said that he would have preferred a stronger squad for this one but despite the loss, his side will be looking to churn out a good performance.
"I would like to be here with a stronger team, but we will provide a good show."
He also said that the absence of key players will provide youngsters the chance to play for the first team and revealed that his starting line-up would be a well balanced mixture of youth and experience.
"Tomorrow [today] there will be opportunities for trainee players given the number of players out due to injury. The team will be a blend of experience and youth but we are Sporting and we are here to win,” Domingos Paciência was quoted as saying.
Sporting Lisbon take on Angolan National Team on the 11th of November in the capital city of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luanda-c22481.
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