Vitor Baia talks about FC Porto's preparation for the derby against Benfica – Primeira Liga News
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 legend, Vitor Baia, has spoken about the club’s preparation for the derby against Benfica, saying that the team would be relaxing and enjoying themselves without worrying about the crucial tie before the actual kick-off.
The former Portuguese International may not appear between the sticks at Estadio do Dragao anymore but his commitment and devotion to the club remains unnerved.
Serving as a public relations director until last year, he was in the thick of action regarding everything about the Portistas. While he is not at the helm in any capacity anymore, the former goalkeeper reflected on how Vitor Pereira’s men would be building
up to the biggest game of the season.
According to the 41-year-old, the champions would be taking the game no differently regardless of its prestige and would be relaxing before the match. However, he said that they will remain focused on the task, which is to grab all three points.
"I think the program of play is same for days. Whether it is a classic or not. Regardless of the opponents, the preparation remains similar. Essentially it is a personal appeal to relaxation, but everybody also has to keep focused.”
Baia also commented on what the players will be doing before the kick-off later today, saying that all the players would be mixing together during meal times and could possibly explore the area they are in.
"They will have breakfast together, with plenty of fun in the mix, after a tour of the area where they were focused. They will then want to stretch and later return to hotel for lunch. With a waiting time, of course. Short trips, with a lot of talk in the
middle are expect but never on the game,” the Seleccao International was quoted as saying.
Facing a daunting task against a tough Benfica side, Vitor Pereira and his men will have to be focused on the game at hand and will be foolish to underestimate their opponents. But the Dragons are bolstered by the return of their main players, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 and Alvaro
Pereira, meaning that a cracking Primeira Liga derby can be expected today.
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