Caua Elias: 'I played well, but missed some chances'

Shakhtar striker Caua Elias has reacted to his team's 0-1 defeat against Sporting in the Champions League league phase. While the forward felt he performed well individually, he acknowledged the frustration of not converting his opportunities.

I played well, but unfortunately, I missed some chances. The most important thing is to always give your all for the team. Now we need to return to Ukraine and work on these mistakes so that it doesn't happen again in the next game. Caua Elias

Elias noted that the squad had analyzed Sporting’s three-man defensive setup, so the opposition's tactics were not a surprise. He also touched upon his reunion with Luis Guilherme, a former rival from their time in the Brazilian youth leagues, calling it a proud moment to see Brazilian players competing at the Champions League level.

Looking ahead, the forward mentioned that the team plans to work closely with the coaching staff to refine specific details. This includes improving set-piece execution, such as corners and free kicks, and becoming more efficient in both attacking and defensive phases to ensure better results moving forward.