Alverca's coach, Sérgio Ferreira, today admitted that the game against Benfica, for the 10th day of the I Football League, will have a high degree of difficulty, but hopes to score in the Stadium of Light.
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01/11/2026
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Sergio Ferreira
Adespite recognizing the demand of the struggle, the technician assumed that the Ribatejans are prepared to try to stop the good time of Marco Silva's formation.
“ We know who we are and who we're playing. We've prepared the game with some strategic care. We're not giving up our idea, but we want to be consistent and keep the belief that we want to do things collectively. This game is another opportunity to grow”, admitted Sergio Ferreira, in a press conference.
Despite the absences of central defense Steven Baseya and extreme André Vidigal, both punished, ensures that the Ribatejans will be a cohesive team in the Stadium of Light.
“ We believe in everyone and whoever enters will be prepared for these moments. We need to be an extremely consistent team to defend. We will not run away from our game pattern, but we have to recognize that on the other hand, we have a very competent and capable Benfica, who manages to change the game from one moment to the next ", it has done.
Diogo Spencer returns to Luz in Alverca's sweater after training at Benfica and was launched on the first team "embodied" by Roger Schmidt, in the period of 2023/24.
Sérgio Ferreira's bet at the beginning of the season, the Ribatejano technician believes in the young wing's potential.
“ This season has played to the left and right because we recognize it and have been able to respond. It has to be focused on training and gambling to be able to answer affirmatively at a higher level than Alverca. I believe that this game may touch you at a more personal level, but it is a great professional, it is identified with the process and trusted with what we have asked of you at the individual level ", expressed.
The Alverca, 10th ranked of the I Football League, with 11 points, faces Benfica, according to the table, with 22, on Monday, at the 20:15, in the Stadium of Light, in play of the 10th day of the championship, with arbitration of Bruno Costa, of the association of Viana do Castelo.