Africa-Press – Angola. The Petro de Luanda football team started, this Monday, at 9:30 am, in Catetão, the preparation of the game with Desportivo da Huíla, scheduled for Friday, at 15:30, at Estádio do Recreativo da Caála, in Huambo, concerning to the Supercup.
The training sessions will again take place behind closed doors, similar to what happened on the eve of the African Champions League preliminary duel, against the Black Bulls, from Mozambique.
Motivated by their presence in the last stage of access to the group stage of the biggest club competition on the CAF calendar, the tricolors believe that, by protecting the incidences of preparation, they have better conditions to achieve success. In fact, it was like this in the games of the African competition and they want to see it repeated, now, in the opening match of the 2022/2023 football season.
As with the training sessions held in the post-match period, the starters in the challenge with the Black Bulls were certainly spared a great deal of physical effort, while the group of used and unused substitutes probably carried out normal training. .
As of today, Alexandre Santos starts working with the group on the game strategy and the tactical model to be used in the match with Desportivo da Huíla. The usual rehearsals of circulation exercises, passing, ball possession and finishing moves should also be part of the preparation.
In Thursday’s training, the technical team of the tricolors begins to define the players who should form the “eleven” for the confrontation with the military of the Southern Region. At that time, the invitation to travel to Huambo will also be announced.
For the Super Cup duel, it is unlikely that the Petro coach will change the holders of the African competition games. The good image left by the team in the clash of the African competition is enough indicative for Alexandre Santos to reiterate his confidence in the same players.
CONSISTENCY
The fact of having several options in the squad, allows the coach of the tricolors to change the “pieces” on the pitch, without jeopardizing the rhythm, consistency and chemistry of the team. place for Beny, Mualucano or Hugo Marques, in goal.
Of the six reinforcements hired this season, only Karanga, Gilberto and Carlinhos have already made their debut in official team matches. Looking forward to deserving an opportunity are Cabibi, Hugo Marques and Depu, the latter recovering from a knee injury.
The trip to Huambo is scheduled for Friday, the day of the game, and the trip should take place in the early hours.
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