We have a large squad with quality players, says Benfica coach Jorge Jesus – Report
Benfica coach, Jorge Jesus, claims that the squad at his disposal is not only deep but also boasts quality in its ranks. The Eagles were able to win their game against Portimonense 2-0 and it has prompted the tactician into saying that all the players in the team deserve to play for the club.
The Reds travelled to Estádio Municipal yesterday in their Portuguese Cup tie and came out with an easy win.
Manager, Jorge Jesus, made several changes to his starting line-up and opted to leave out the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Aimar-c28938. With one eye on their upcoming UEFA Champions League game, key players were rested and youngsters were given a chance to shine.
And they didn’t disappoint. From start to finish, fringe players such as Nelson Oliveira and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joan-Capdevila-c18631 kept the pressure on the home side, while Brazilian Bruno Cesar put in a superb performance for the Lisbon outfit.
The visitors started in emphatic fashion and were looking to draw first blood. However they had to wait for Nolito’s finish seven minutes before half-time to start celebrating. But unluckily the goal was disallowed by officials for offside.
After the breather, Benfica, did get the lead, this time http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Corinthians-c38855 man fired past the hapless Goda from an acute angle and helped his deservedly take the lead after sixty minutes.
Rodrigo then added the icing on the cake shortly after, when his composed finish from a Bruno Cesar pass found the back of the net.
With victory secured without the services of his star players, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus was rightfully buzzing as he claimed that his squad was deep and talented enough to match that of any other club.
"We have a squad with quantity and quality. I believe in all the players. Today those players played, which were the best choice for the game, not because there were others who needed rest. This was a demonstration that the Benfica squad can be a match for all,” he said.
The trainer also reserved special praise for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437 and the other youngsters, saying that they were finally stepping up to the plate.
"Rodrigo scored a goal and had an excellent game. He is a player, who is developing confidence, and little by little, is starting to adapt and realize the movement of the team. Nelson Oliveira and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Simon also played well,” Jorge Jesus was quoted as saying.
Although they were able to cruise to victory against Portimonense, the real test of Jorge Jesus’ and Benfica’s talents will be on the 18th of October, when they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Basel-c39079 away from home.
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