Sporting Lisbon's assessment of Rafael Leao ahead of Galatasaray match

Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Silva made statements at the press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Galatasaray, evaluating the team's goals and their opponents.

Champions League Objectives

Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Silva stated that they performed at a very high level last season and want to maintain the same success this season.

Rui Silva expressed that they want to go as far as possible in the Champions League and that this tournament requires high energy.

Focus on the Galatasaray Match

Emphasizing that league and European matches are different from each other, Rui Silva said that their most important priority for now is the Galatasaray encounter.

The experienced goalkeeper stated that they are taking it match by match and will focus back on the league after the Galatasaray game.

Rafael Leao Warning

Speaking about Rafael Leao playing against Sporting Lisbon for the first time, Rui Silva drew attention to the Portuguese footballer's high quality.

Rui Silva stated that they need to prepare very well against a high-quality player and that they know Leao's level very well.

Luis Suarez and Defensive Organization

Stating that there are no problems between him and Luis Suarez, Rui Silva conveyed that they are satisfied with his teammate's performance.

Saying that they feel comfortable in the team's 4-man defensive system, Silva expressed that they trust the quality of the defensive players and their abilities to build up play.