BRAGA manager Carlos Vicens is in desperate need of a result at Celtic Park on Thursday night.
Celtic host the Portuguese outfit in Glasgow for their second Europa League fixture after kicking off their campaign with a 1-1 draw in Belgrade.
Braga, meanwhile, got off to a winning start as they beat Feyenoord 1-0 thanks to Fran Navarro’s second half strike.
They couldn’t have asked for a better start to their European campaign.
But the same can’t be said for their domestic exploits.
Braga haven’t won in five league matches and fans are beginning to lose their patience.
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They currently sit in seventh place on nine points and are as many points behind leaders Porto and Sporting Lisbon.
Braga won their opening two games but haven’t picked up a victory since, losing their latest game against Nacional 1-0 last night.
Porto on the other hand have won six out of six under Francesco Farioli, while Sporting Lisbon have won six out of seven, losing one.
Braga fans made their feelings loud and clear towards Vicens during last night’s latest defeat.
The team was jeered and whistled off the pitch at full-time and Vicens himself was targeted.
White handkerchiefs were waved in the stands, signalling the fan base’s discontent towards the manager.
Vicnes was then quizzed on his future at full-time amid the fan frustration.
But the gaffer isn’t worried about the sack and instead urged the squad to stick together during the difficult period.
He said: “I am very disappointed because we didn’t show the passion and commitment we displayed against Feyenoord in the Europa League.
“We have to continue working to improve starting immediately, including myself, so you will see a different version of Braga in Scotland.
“If I have to make changes to freshen up the team, I will.
“We can’t just be raising our games for big matches – it has to be the same level in every match.
“I am certain I can get the players to improve.
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“It’s true that we’ve gone five games without a win in the league, but the season doesn’t stop and there are games every three days.
“I still have the strength and energy for the job and I know I can change the mentality here.”
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