The drums of war are beating as Amorim leads his Portuguese side against Brighton, and in pre-match interviews with the media, he spoke on a range of key topics.
"Brighton are as agile as cheetahs and one-on-one battles are always a sight to behold, with goals from Sandy Lavender and Welbeck as sharp as lightning and Pedro as the pivot of the team's attack. We had to turn things around and come out strong at home. Brighton after a period of tacit understanding between the coaching team and the players has been deeply rooted in the marrow of the bone, this is undoubtedly a tough battle for us." Amorim's words reveal challenge and determination.
Amorim talked about the team's rotation strategy in the face of the intensive schedule: "The schedule is tight, so rotation is inevitable. Last weekend we played Arsenal with one man short, but despite this, the 120-minute match was still intense. It's a priority for us to adjust our squad and make sure that every player can play well in the game. Winning feels so good, we are hungry for victory and in order to defend, we must control the ball; in order to control the game, we must create and capitalize on goal scoring opportunities."
Speaking about the passing of team legend Dennis Law, Amorim was saddened: "It's a tough time, Dennis Law is a part of our team's history and our honor. We need to remember his contribution and console his memory in heaven with victories in our games."
As for the starting position of Zilkidze, Amorim explained, "The starting lineup is determined taking into account a number of tactical, technical and physical factors. Players who have performed well in matches and training will be given the chance to start. Zylkiser managed to win the starting position with his outstanding performance. We expect him to continue to shine and contribute to the team in the matches."
