Tiago Sá heads Braga’s rotation in the Portuguese Cup
Carvalhal doesn’t like to make a lot of moves, but there is room for some, starting with the goal. Bruno Rodrigues also in the plan.
Braga’s return to the competition, with a trip to Barreiro to face Moitense, from the 1st Division of AF Setúbal, in the third round of the Portuguese Cup, will be made with an eleven different from the usual one. Carlos Carvalhal is not adept at making big changes in the team, due to the danger of de-characterizing the way the arsenalistas play and also the fact that there was a break in the championship because of the selections, but there is room for maneuver for some changes. Goalkeeper Tiago Sá and defenders Bruno Rodrigues and Moura will be some of those awarded with the changes.
In the last season, which culminated with the conquest of the Portuguese Cup, Carlos Carvalhal did not adhere to the idea of rotating the eleven in the first match in the competition, but this was due, in large part, to the opponent’s potential. Trofense, from the Portuguese Championship, advised extra care and the coach ended up only minimally moving the team, betting on Tiago Sá for goal and Abel Ruiz for false winger, at a time when the Spaniard was not a frequent unit. This time, the picture is a little different, due to the level of competition in which the opponent is inserted.
If the change in goal comes naturally, in the recessed sector, the arsenalist technician intends to see Bruno Rodrigues in action, a central player in the formation and is profiled as a future bet, having been permanently integrated into the Minho squad at this time. In fact, in the hierarchy of centrals, Rodrigues is already ahead of Raul Silva, as the Brazilian is at the end of his contract and has no chance of prolonging the connection. Not exactly a bet, Moura needs to add minutes of competition after having been injured practically throughout the last season and will also have the opportunity to evolve in the Portuguese Cup.
Fabiano, Lucas Mineiro, André Horta and Piazon are other players that should also appear in the arsenalista game plan to face Moitense, although these are elements that have been used by Carlos Carvalhal this season, even not entering the typical starting structure. Given that Al Musrati is currently in the Libyan national team, Carvalhal is considering making at least a change in the core.