Samaris: “We are going to return even with more strength”

The first player to jump from Benfica's bench (he replaced Pizzi at 64’), Samaris occupied the number 8 position and scored the second goal from the Four-time Champions at Guimarães. It was the first goal from the Greek in the current edition of Liga NOS.

“The intention when I came on was to hold the result, because we wanted to win the match. In the position the gaffer put me, I had to do a different role from what I usually do and I was able to score a goal in a good play. We are very happy for having won this match”, assumed Samaris in the flash interview.

After what happened on the pitch of Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, Benfica's number 7 was asked about the position in which I feel "more comfortable".

“Is not about being more comfortable or less comfortable. Each coach assigns me a role. If I get close to the penalty area, I will shoot or look for other solution. I don't feel more comfortable or less comfortable in the number 6 or 8 position. For me it is normal, I will do my job”, reacted the Greek international.

The international commitments from the different national team now force the Liga NOS to stop. Samaris think that it is a break "good for every team”.

“They have more time to work on aspects they feel that are missing. That is valid for us and for any other team in the world. The most important thing is that players will go to their national teams to win, to make more games and to win more rhythm. We are going to return even with more strength”, said Samaris.

Text: João Sanches