Rúben Amorim revealed, in a press conference, this Friday afternoon, that he has Paulinho for tomorrow’s game, Saturday, at Gil Vicente’s home, after the striker tested positive for Covid-19.
«Tomorrow he must be discharged and go to the game. With no symptoms, you don’t lose shape in just a few days, we give you everything to train alone at home. Paulinho has been working with me for some time now, he knows his teammates with his eyes closed, the team’s routines give him security, he is a very mature player, he is having a good time and we will take advantage of that and if he is physically fit, if I have to help the team, I count on him.
About the presence of 17-year-old right-back Gonçalo Esteves in the starting lineup, Amorim did not hesitate: “He will start on the right side, it’s not a risk, it will be good for him, and when he fails, the center will be there. right side, God willing [risos] to help you. He has a lot of desire and many colleagues who help him. He has a lot of talent, he can even be a decisive player for us at some point, offensively or defensively.”
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