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It came with some debate, as who Lisbon were going to choose as their captain this season. The Atletico Madrid manager, Simon Marsh, suggested managers may go for strikers over goalkeepers, or vice versa. This certainly was the debate in the Portguese capital.
The club could have given the armband to two highly sought after talents, all be it at the end of their careers, Robert Lewandowski or Anthony Lopes. Lewandowski was the favourite, with fans already imagining his abilities to stretch to level 23 shooting, in which would be a mouth watering prospect and have him as one of the best strikers in the game. On the other hand, goalkeeper Lopes could've got the armband, and this would improve the teams defensive capabilities. What was the outcome?
Through long thoughts, consultation, and connection to culture, it was decided that the teams ONLY Portuguese player would hold the armband for at least the first half of the season. Anthony Lopes is said to be absolutely delighted of this news, and he sung the praises of his manager through social media channels and numerous interviews. Will this be the right choice? Time will tell, as the next season of the EFL 1 is set to have a lot of fireworks.
The club could have given the armband to two highly sought after talents, all be it at the end of their careers, Robert Lewandowski or Anthony Lopes. Lewandowski was the favourite, with fans already imagining his abilities to stretch to level 23 shooting, in which would be a mouth watering prospect and have him as one of the best strikers in the game. On the other hand, goalkeeper Lopes could've got the armband, and this would improve the teams defensive capabilities. What was the outcome?
Through long thoughts, consultation, and connection to culture, it was decided that the teams ONLY Portuguese player would hold the armband for at least the first half of the season. Anthony Lopes is said to be absolutely delighted of this news, and he sung the praises of his manager through social media channels and numerous interviews. Will this be the right choice? Time will tell, as the next season of the EFL 1 is set to have a lot of fireworks.