FÁBIO CELESTINO (Alverca B) and GONÇALO BATISTA (Marinhense), PLAYERS OF FUTURE stars, have a meeting scheduled for Sunday, at 3pm, in Alverca, in a sizzling game counting for the 18th round of Series C of the Portuguese Championship. The central defender of the team that leads the competition and the striker of the Marinha Grande team defend teams that are separated by four points with an advantage for the Ribatejo team, a fact that spices up the duel even more.
PLAYERS OF FUTURE spoke to the two players who are not hiding their strong anxiety about meeting in Alverca.
FÁBIO CELESTINO
- What are your expectations for the game with Marinhense?
- I expect a very competitive game, as we will face an opponent who is a candidate for promotion and who were one of the few teams that managed to win the three points against us. But all of this only gives us more fuel because we want to demonstrate that we are better and, therefore, we are going to fight to gain three more points on our journey and consolidate first place.
- Did you expect the team to be fighting, at this point, for a place in the promotion phase?
- Yes, I expected it! Those who have been following our journey since the beginning have seen the commitment and dedication that each one gives training after training. What the classification demonstrates is simply the fruit of our work. We are aware that we still have a long way to go.
- What are your strongest arguments?
- Quick, aggressive and good at disarming.
- Have you set your career goals?
- My career goal is to be able to play in one of the best showcases of European football, which is the UEFA Champions League.
- What is the prediction for the challenge with Marinhense?
- 2-0 for us!
- Who is the best player in the world?
- Sergio Ramos.
GONÇALO BATISTA
- What are your expectations for the game with Alverca B?
- They are two teams with a lot of quality, two teams that like to have the ball. I have no doubt it will be a very well played game.
- Did you expect the team to be fighting, at this point, for a place in the promotion phase?
- Of course yes, as I say we are a team that really likes to have the ball and with a lot of quality, a team that works hard and with a great spirit. We are on the right way!
- What are your strongest arguments?
- Calm and intelligence.
- Is your career objective set?
- My goal is to reach professional football and reach great heights.
- What is the prediction for the challenge with Alverca?
- Well, as I said, they are two great teams, and it will be a very well played game, we have to give everything to win.
- Who is your idol?
- Cristiano Ronaldo, without a doubt.
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