"It's good to have records that become a possibility. But, sincerely, it's more about focusing on our behaviors. Only by continuing to work as we are will we have more chances to win and score. If that gives us records, even better", said Luís Freire, in the preview of the match.

Only twice in its history in the top tier of national football has the Vila-Condense team managed to go nine consecutive rounds without defeats, when it was coached by Félix Mourinho and, later, by Carlos Carvalhal.

Asked if this possibility of equaling the feat and, above all, the need for the team to score points in the escape from the relegation places make this trip to Vizela one of the most important games of the season, Luís Freire preferred to be pragmatic.

"All games are important and worth the same, we don't have the discourse of missing a certain number of finals. We think more about what we control and what we can do. It makes no sense to think about accounts, because many things do not depend on us. We just have to think about our game and have a great desire to achieve this goal", completed the Rio Ave coach.

Luís Freire therefore said that "it is still early to make assessments" and wants a "united, supportive, focused and resilient team" to face an opponent he praised, despite being in the relegation zone.

"I see Vizela as a team with positive football, which has moments when it plays well, and others when it makes mistakes that have cost it dearly. I feel that it is a quality job, but affected by some mistakes. It comes from a 2-1 defeat in Braga, where it showed itself to be competitive. It will certainly give everything to achieve the results it needs", he analyzed.

Given these properties that he recognizes in his opponent, Luís Freire guaranteed a Rio Ave on alert, respecting the Vizelenses, and seeking the first away win this season for the championship.

"I feel that our players are very serious, they don't give space to be afraid of the opponent or to face them with relaxation. Our goal has not yet been reached, and we have to face all games as an opportunity", he concluded.

The coach of the Vila-Condense team also shared that defenders Josué Sá and Renato Pantlon, and midfielder Amine have already joined the work without limitations, after recovering from injuries, but did not confirm the inclusion of the trio in the starting 'eleven'.

Rio Ave, 11th classified, with 31 points, plays on Saturday at the Vizela ground, last, with 21, in a match scheduled for 3:30 pm, which will be refereed by Hélder Malheiro, from the Lisbon Football Association.