"We are currently in the middle of a period where we practice plenty each day. Sunday's friendly will be a kind of practice, but a different type, than what we have done so far. We can now practice those tactical variations in a match situation. This will give us back a signal of where the team is currently tactics and physically wise. We started pre-season five days ago, so the players are not yet at their peak with their stamina. It is important that they all get a chance on Sunday, but unfortunately we will have some players missing. Juhasz suffered a small injury during one of the training sessions, which means that he is training on his own. There is also a question mark on whether Alvarez can play, who is still working himself back after an operation near the end of last year. He is training together with the others, so it is possible that he will get a 10-15 minute run out.

Zé Luis also pulled up during training on Saturday, following an unfortunate move. It now looks as though he will not feature in the friendly. The result will not be the most important aspect from the game. Natually we all like to win all the time, even my son wants to win when we play together. This will not be the match where the result is the most important. It is vital that none of the players pick up an injury, and that they all enjoy playing. I am completely satisfied with the attitude and work that the players have so far put in. We are moving ahead step by step, but I am satisfied with all of the players" - commented José Gomes.