Paulo Fonseca: "If I didn't believe, I wouldn't be here"

Paulo Fonseca, the new coach of Sporting, acknowledged the difficulty of winning the national championship but expressed his belief in the team's potential. He emphasized the importance of managing the pressure to win and the need for immediate results. Fonseca noted the positive nature of the pressure on the team and highlighted his confidence in the players after a short period of training. Sporting is currently third in the league, nine points behind the leaders, FC Porto, and will face Moreirense next. The team is also preparing for upcoming matches in the Champions League and the Taça de Portugal.

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