Rui Borges, Sporting's coach, expressed "unwavering confidence" in the squad for Europe, but made a point of emphasizing that "the Champions is and will always be the championship," making clear the weight he gives to the European competition.
The coach showed no concern about the revolution in the squad, avoiding setting a specific goal for the team, namely repeating the quarter-finals reached in 2026.
On an individual note, Borges heaped pressure on Zalazar, expressing his conviction that the player will reach the 16-goal mark this season.
Regarding Suárez, the coach clarified that he does not represent any kind of issue or concern for the team.
