Nuno Gomes Speaks

In the presentation of the Guadiana tournament, Nuno Gomes briefly spoke to "A'bola". In this short inteview, he answers questions about his role on the team, the mini camp in Switzerland, favorites to win the championship, and Jorge Jesus.

Translation after the jump.

AB-Benfica comes out of a good training camp in Switzerland . What is the objective for the Guadiana Tournament?

NG- The games are friendlies but we approach every game we a winning mentality, and because of that it's obvious that we want to win this tournament.

AB - Winning this tournamnet can be important to launch the team, and bring the fans together to fill Estadio da Luz?

NG - If we keep putting out good showings, and winning, bigger expectancies are created and our fans will become more satisfied, and that will surely give them more of a desire to go to the stadium. But I think that the real Benfiquistas are on at the team's side and have expectancies in relation to our season For now they are enjoying what we have done so far..

AB - How is the team reacting to training.

NG - We are working well, and focused to assimilate the ideas and work methods of our coach. And to leave everything on the field.

AB - In what position are you prepared to play?

NG - I have always been a forward. I have played in the "10" slot, and i feel good in both positions, but i think this season I will not need to turn to my qualities to play behind the two forwards, as we have players with good qualities to play that position, But I am at the Mister's orders.

AB - Are the players tired due to the intense workload?

NG — In general, it's obvious that we are not at 100%. It was an arduous camp physically, we had two games in the last two days, but that's the way it has to be. We have committments and we are going to honor our colors to the max.D

AB — How do you see Saviola and Cardozo solidifying their positions in the attacking front?

NG — They are tremendous players, and Benfica only has to gain by having them. it gives me great pleasure to have them in our squad, fighting for the same shirt, and satisfied because our season can go very well this year.

AB — Benfica is looking to acquire another forward, do you think Benfica needs to?

NG - That's a question the coach has to be asked, it's not my place to answer that question. Those are technical issues that i have nothing to do with. — Essa é uma pergunta que tem de ser feita ao treinador,

AB - Can any of the 3 big clubs be considered favorite to winning the championship.

NG — Porto is the biggest favorite because they are the current champs. Thet have won the most recent championships, for that they are the favorites.

AB - What about Benfica? Can Benfica challenge Porto?

NG — We are going to give it our all to be champions. Above all, we need to honor our shirt, because it is our duty as players of this institution.

AB — How is working with Jorge Jesus?

NG — It's good. We are working eith a coach that knows Portuguese futebol very well, and all of the Benfica players know his ways of working. We are all Happy to be working with him.