Three victories, nine goals scored and only one conceded which are the absolute record in the championship phase of the Europa League. He doesn’t want to stop there Lazio Of Marco Baroniexpected tomorrow at the Olympic Stadium from the match against Porto. The Biancoceleste coach spoke in the press conference, with at his side one of the protagonists of the Biancoceleste team up to this moment of the season, that is Nuno Tavares capable of already providing eight assists in his first eight official matches with Lazio: “It won’t be a defensive match, we are a compact team and we have confidence in what we are offering on the pitch – underlined Nuno Tavares in the press conference -. Tomorrow’s match it’s not a test, we won against Torino who were top of the table, we played well against Milan and also against Fiorentina, where we lost due to some details. We must remain compact and humble on the pitch, continuing to do what we are doing “.
How are you finding yourself with the group? Are you hoping to receive your first call-up with Portugal?
“My arrival here was made easy by a fantastic group with many high quality players, the secret is trust, I believe in them and they believe in me. Without the team and the trust of the staff I couldn’t do what I’m doing doing. The national team is not a constant thought, I play in a great team that is fighting for the title, if I were to receive it I would welcome it so naturally, if I were not to receive it I would accept it with the same naturalness”.
The president said he wouldn’t sell you even for 70 million (read here), do you feel you are among the best internationally in your role?
“Cancelo is a player who is a pleasure to see, but I feel more like Alaba. He plays more centrally, defends and attacks well and I think I’m closer to him. The president’s statements please me, it certifies the affection they have for me demonstrated so far. I think I can continue to grow and do better than I am already doing.”
Read Nuno Tavares’ full press conference here