Borja Sainz has already won over the Porto faithful | OneFootball

Borja Sainz has shown a great ability to adapt to the demanding model of FC Porto. Under the guidance of Francesco Farioli, he has established himself as a key piece in both defensive and offensive dynamics, standing out for his high pressure and constant desire to regain possession, aspects that were noticeable in the last match against Nacional.

According to Francesco Farioli, it was, so far, the least fluid match of the Portistas, with the international break increasing the wear and tear of several starters. However, this was not the case for the 24-year-old Spanish winger, who remained focused on training at Olival.

Against Madeirenses, Borja energized the team from the left wing, stopping numerous opponent advances and finding solutions for FC Porto to reach Lucas França's area. In the absence of great collective fluidity, he also stood out by projecting himself into the striker's zone, causing the penalty that ended up being decisive for the fifth consecutive victory of the blues and whites - from eleven meters, Samu converted the final 1-0.

Borja Sainz's start at the club was discreet, with less influence in the first two matches. In this initial phase, the player signed from Norwich, England, already showed signs of his potential by assisting in the 3-0 victory against V. Guimarães. However, it was his defensive commitment that most caught the coach's attention. The Spaniard's performance earned praise from Francesco Farioli and the appreciation of the fans, who recognized the positive contribution of the reinforcement to the collective performance.

The turning point for a more complete performance came in the match against Casa Pia, where he scored two goals and gained confidence to assume a greater offensive role. In addition to defensive work, Borja shows tactical intelligence by occupying spaces that facilitate construction and creation of opportunities. However, there are aspects to improve, such as ball control in finishing areas: under greater pressure, especially against well-organized defensive teams like Nacional, the player, known for his easy shot, had some difficulties. On the other hand, against Casa Pia he asserted himself effectively, proving his ability to adapt to the model of FC Porto.

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