Diogo Costa: We felt great support, hope it lasts all season | OneFootball

Diogo Costa was among the 25 players called by Francesco Farioli for FC Porto's public training at the Estádio do Dragão this Thursday, where he expressed gratitude for the fans' support on the first day of 2026… and beyond.

“It's a New Year's tradition. We didn't break the attendance record, but the weather didn't help. Even so, we felt a lot of support and that's what we hope for the rest of the season,” he began by saying, in statements to Porto Canal.

“Maximum intensity? It's one of mister Farioli's characteristics. It's often said that we play as we train, and it's very important to train with maximum strength. A club like this wants to win all competitions and always plays to be champion. The important thing is to go game by game and maintain humility,” the goalkeeper emphasized next.

Additionally, Diogo Costa also reassured FC Porto fans regarding his recent injury, after being substituted at halftime in the match against AVS (2-0) last Monday, assuring that “it was just a scare” and that he will be “100% ready for Santa Clara.”

“Game by game without looking at the standings”

Despite being five points behind the two-time champion Sporting and ten behind Benfica, FC Porto – leader of the I Liga with 46 points – remains focused on maintaining the gap with their rivals, as highlighted by Diogo Costa.

“The mentality is the same. We go game by game without looking at the standings. We want to continue training with strength and intensity. Everyone here started the new year on the right foot. We feel the energy, support, and extra motivation. We know we are not alone,” he emphasized.

“The fans understood our ultimate goal. We will continue to work daily to win titles,” added the Portuguese international.

From Rodrigo Mora to Thiago Silva

The session also featured an offensive highlight with a stunning goal from long range by Rodrigo Mora, after which the young international apologized to his teammate, a situation that Diogo Costa commented on: “I had to clear a ball from the field and that's why I conceded that goal, otherwise he wouldn't have scored.”

As for Thiago Silva, the Portuguese goalkeeper emphasized the “experience” that the Brazilian center-back brings to the team, describing him as an “excellent person” ready to “help win titles and maintain the winning mentality.”

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