The maintenance of its main footballers until the end of the market is of particular importance for the competitiveness of Boavista, acknowledged the Petit coach this Saturday, on the eve of the reception at Casa Pia, for the third day of the I Liga.
“I’ve been talking to the president [Vítor Murta] that we can’t lose anyone. Even today we are doing well, but the championship is long, there are positive and negative cycles and we need to form a strong group that knows how to overcome the difficulties we face. Teams cannot always maintain a high level. For this reason, we hope that the market closes and we can continue with those of us who are here,” the coach stressed at a press conference.
The Bessa club started the competition with two victories and follows Sporting, FC Porto and VSC at the top, even with a better goal difference: seven goals scored and three conceded, but FIFA cannot register new players yet, at a time when there are six days to go before the end of the transfer market.
“Greed for other clubs? One thing is good: it’s a sign that we’re working and that the players are evolving. I have to do my job and have a clear conscience. It’s hard for me to sleep because I’d like to have a good night.” best squad, competitive, but this group is strong, it gives me joy to get up and come to work with them”, he observed, before the proposals around Bruno Onyemaechi, Sebastián Pérez or Gaius Makouta.
Boavista had also started winning in the first two rounds of last season, but saw that streak snapped by then-newly promoted Casa Pia in the third round, who are now looking to debut with three successes for the first time since 1993/94.
“It gives us the humility to be equal to ourselves and gives credit to the athletes, who have been working every day to grow as a team and as a group. That has been noticeable these weeks. We already know the opponent from last season “But changing a few details in their way of defending. It will be a balanced duel, but we want to arrive strong, have the ball and create situations to continue with a good start. Now we have to keep our feet firmly on the ground, because only we won two games”, he stressed.
Petit once again has Bruno Lourenço, who was suspended in the win against Portimonense (4-1), and has already seen Uruguayan Rodrigo Abascal and Frenchman Vincent Sasso, both central defenders, overcome injuries and recently return to training.
“Since I arrived at Boavista, I have never clung to difficulties, but I have tried to find solutions. What we can control is the group. Often, we cannot only look at the pitch, but also the dressing room. I was a player and I thought a little like they think. I am a communicative trainer and I like to know what happens with each one to help them. Our success is unity in difficulty. With a strong and cohesive group. “We are overcoming this and we have given good answers to the games of challenges”, finished.
Boavista, a member of the leading quartet, with six points, welcomes Casa Pia, eighth, with three, on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m., at the Estádio do Bessa, in Porto, in a match corresponding to the third day of the I League. refereed by Bruno Costa, from the Viana do Castelo association.
Source: TSF
