The Portuguese coach’s words: “They are a great team, they have 20 internationals and play in a completely different manner than what we are used to.” Horta: “Now we are more mature”

Just a few minutes from the start whistle of the match between Roma and Braga, a head-to-head clash between two teams separated by a single point in the overall Europa League standings, with the Portuguese having the advantage. Speaking to ‘Dazn’, coach Carlos Carvalhal and forward Ricardo Horta discussed tonight’s game at the Olimpico.

CARVALHAL ON DAZN

What kind of team are you facing? “Roma plays in a completely different way than what we are used to, because they employ man-to-man marking all over the field. The Giallorossi are an incredibly powerful team, the strongest I’ve ever faced since my arrival at Braga. They boast a remarkable roster of twenty players who also play for their respective national teams – they exude raw strength. “Furthermore, Ranieri is a very experienced coach. It’s going to be a very challenging match, but we are determined to win,” Su Zalazar. “I’m happy. I benched him in the last match and he entered the game underway. He’s not in his best physical condition, but he’s fit enough to play. He will be able to enter and help the team, there’s no doubt about it. And now he’ll grow with the passage of time. “We really need a player with his characteristics and skills.”

HORTA TO DAZN

“We’ve suffered a bit from this inconsistency in results, but I believe the match against Roma is a great stage to show that we’ve matured and become more experienced.” “We will strive to be competitive for all 90 minutes and do everything possible to win the match,”