Thursday, 13th March, 2014
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus has insisted that his team will not change their style of play for their Europa League Round of 16 match against Tottenham Hotspur this evening.
The Gloriosos go into the game with high confidence, having won 21 of their last 23 matches in all competitions.
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They are also on course to win the Portuguese league this season, being seven points clear at the top of the table.
The 59-year-old insists that winning the league is a top priority for him, but is well aware of the implications of winning a European competition.
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“The Europa League is more prestigious for the coach and the players”, the former Braga manager told his club's official website.
As far as their approach to the match at the White Hart Lane is concerned, Jesus reveals that they don't want to change their style of play for this particular match.
“We’ll maintain our style of play”.
Their opponents are a team that have struggled to maintain their form this season, having squandered points against top four rivals. Jesus however rates Spurs highly.
“Tottenham have plenty of quality players. I don’t know if their priority is the Premier League or the Europa League”, Jesus added.
However, Tim Sherwood's men will be eager to leave the disappointment of a 4-0 loss to Chelsea last weekend behind them and try to perform well in front of their home fans.
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