Florentino in Benfica B? Bruno Lage on the drop: It’s simple | OneFootball

Bruno Lage clarified that there is no controversy with Florentino Luís. Before Benfica – Fenerbahçe, the coach of the reds explained that the midfielder trained with the B team because the secondary team of the eagles had a normal work session, while the main team had a lighter training.

"Regarding Florentino, training with B, he trains better than doing a pre-game training," explained Bruno Lage, who also commented on the argument with Kerem Akturkoglu, making a point to deny any controversy with the three-time Benfica champion, who was expelled in the first leg and is not available for the new match against Fenerbahçe.

Asked about the team's good defensive performance, Bruno Lage praised his players: "I believe we have room to evolve. The team has given a good response. Even in attack, with goals where the ball passes through everyone until it's finished. The important thing is that the team continues to grow."

"It's a Champions League team, with great players, and a coach who has already won the competition twice. A strong team in transitions, dominating the game from both wings. Very strong in organized attack, with many midfielders. A top team, with a top coach, but that doesn't take away our ambition," concluded Bruno Lage, praising José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe.

The game is the second leg of the play-off for access to the Champions League group stage and is of extreme importance for the reds.

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