Sporting will look to win against FC Porto, says Carlos Freitas
Sporting Lisbon manager Carlos Freitas claims that his side will be looking to win against their arch-rivals FC Porto, when the two teams clash in the Primeira Liga.
The Lions face a stern test of their abilities against the reigning champions, when they play each other at Estadio Jose Alvalade. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 are ranked higher than their nemesis but have been seemingly struggling this season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira’s men have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League and are increasingly facing the pressure of retaining their title, which they won in magnificent fashion with a quadruple.
While they boast world-class players in the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436, the striker has been courted by a number of sides and it remains to be seen whether he is still at the club when the match takes place.
Sporting on the other hand have become a force to be reckoned with following their summer spending and also possess some quality players in their ranks.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oguchi-Onyewu-c28332 have all been quite impressive this term and will undoubtedly be looking to achieve three points against the Dragons at home.
Sportinguistas manager, Carlos Freitas, has also echoed the same sentiments and claims that his side will be targeting victory in the crucial tie.
Speaking to reporters, the official said that while the game will not be the ultimate deciding factor in the title, his team will be still playing for a win and nothing else.
"Decisive Classic? This time I am not sure. We want to achieve victory and we understand that we are capable of doing so. A classic is always a classic, but the game will just be about three points.”
He also added that the club were seeking glory in almost four competitions currently and it was a testament to the squad and coach’s abilities.
"We are playing in four competitions at this time of year, this work attests to the quality of the players and the coach, who have been extremely effective," http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Freitas was quoted as saying.
The much awaited Portuguese Primeira Liga tie takes place on the 8th of January at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
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