Herrera was the player chosen to sit next to Sérgio Conceição in the preview of the match against Liverpool, for the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League. At the preview of the match, played this Wednesday (20h00, TVI), at Estádio do Dragão, the blue and white captain voiced the ambition of the group in coming back from the 2-0 defeat in Anfield Road, for the first leg.

Split favouritism
“For the squad they have and their financial power, they are the favourites, but we, in our championship, are a strong team and the current champions. That also gives us some favouritism. They are in the lead in the round, but I believe in our individual skill and our capacity as a team. I am confident and I believe we will get a good result to keep dreaming of the Champions League. This is our last chance to keep dreaming.”

The defeat in the first leg
“We don’t look at this match as revenge. The result of the first leg was a little deceiving. They were better, but we also did well in the match. We made a few mistakes that they capitalized. We live in the present and we have a great opportunity to continue to make history tomorrow. We don’t want to let go of this important opportunity for us, for the club and for the fans. We believe we can get a good result.”

The ban that took him out of the match in Liverpool
“It’s worse to be on the outside than on the pitch. In the first leg, I was out and saw we could do some damage to Liverpool, but, obviously, we have to be cautious against such a powerful team. At home, we are a strong team, that gets a lot of energy and motivation from the fans. I believe that tomorrow will be no exception and I hope that we can feel that energy and strength from the stadium. We, the players, will try to do what the coach asks of us the best we can. We know this is an opportunity to keep dreaming.”

Individual analysis to the season
“I think I’m doing better than last season and statistics show that. As a professional, I always try to improve and overcome all records. This season, it would only be better if we win the championship, the Portuguese Cup and go as far as possible in the Champions League.”