Tiago Margarido, Vitória's coach, spoke about the upcoming match against Casa Pia, acknowledging that the team's offensive production fell short of expectations in the last game, although he highlighted the competitive balance achieved. The coach believes that, given the profile of the next opponent, Vitória could present a more incisive attacking style of football.
Regarding Casa Pia, Margarido warned that the Lisbon team is worth more than their league position suggests, recalling the game against Moreirense as an example of dominance over long periods. The coach also mentioned Vitória's unfavorable record against Casa Pia: in recent games, only one victory, four draws, and three losses, compared to three victories for the Lisbon side. The goal is to break this negative cycle.
Regarding the closing of the transfer window in Portugal, Margarido expressed calm, showing satisfaction at not having lost players and at the signings made. The new arrivals Arnel Jakupović, Alan, and Toni Borevković address identified needs in a young squad, bringing finishing ability, set-piece quality, and defensive experience, respectively. The coach did not rule out further departures before the final closure of all markets.
