Alberto Costa and Froholdt went off early but will be fit for the derby | OneFootball

With the derby against Sporting, at Alvalade, scheduled for Saturday (20h30), the FC Porto match against Casa Pia gained increased importance in terms of possible disciplinary consequences and from a physical standpoint.

The departures of Victor Froholdt and Alberto Costa during the second half raised some apprehension among the blue and white fans, but, shortly after the match, Francesco Farioli conveyed a reassuring message regarding the right-back.

"Alberto had a cramp," justified the Dragons' coach. The Danish midfielder, who applied ice to his left thigh immediately after leaving the pitch, also does not inspire great concern. Everything suggests it was a precaution, with confirmation only arriving on Tuesday, with the release of the Porto medical bulletin.

In a race against time is Samu, who is trying to recover in time from a minor muscle tear for the classic. Meanwhile, Pepê will have to be monitored daily due to the eye injury he suffered before the match against Casa Pia.

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