Jorge Jesus looks ahead to Liga NOS matchday 26

Jorge Jesus is expecting a tough trip to Estoril this weekend, however the Alvalade coach is expecting his side's quality to secure the three points.

“Amoreira is always a difficult place for big teams to play. Our objective is to win of course and we know it will be hard, but we are confident, just like our fans are. As far as I know Amoreira has already sold out, which has been normal this year wherever we play. The fans have done us proud this season", opened Jesus, going on to reflect on the season so far: "What matters is that we focus on the facts: when we started the season, we said that we wanted to be in the fight for the title and that is exactly where we are. there are nine games left and we are in the fight."

Bryan Ruiz is still not certain for Saturday's encounter after picking up a knock last weekend, in what was a tough Lisbon derby. "Bryan only trained today and yesterday. A lot has been said about the tackle put in on him, but he has that much class that he even forgave Renato's foul on him. We are trying to get him ready for tomorrow and we will see how it goes. Bryan is an excellent player with a real intelligence on the pitch. He knows what he can do and he knows that everyone makes mistakes, but that doesn't take away from a player's quality."

Estoril-Sporting CP will kick off at 18h30 tomorrow, in Estádio Coimbra da Mota.