Rui Borges, Sporting's head coach, sharply criticised his squad after the team's defeat to Estrela da Amadora, singling out defender Quaresma for the error that led to the home side's opening goal, according to Correio da Manhã (CM).
Locker room reaction
The public criticism did not go down well inside the Sporting dressing room, CM reported. Players were unhappy with what the outlet described as Borges' harsh public comments, particularly because he held the defender responsible for the mistake that led to Estrela da Amadora's first goal.
Coach's intention
According to the club, Borges intended the remarks as a warning to his players.
