Drama until the end, Froholdt rested: likely Porto XI to face Vitória | OneFootball

Luuk de Jong will not be available for tonight's game; Froholdt and Diogo Costa (in the goalkeeper's case, already expected) are also left out, in a decision aimed at protecting the physical integrity of the engine of Porto's midfield, the player who covers the most kilometers per match. Meanwhile, Ángel Alarcón, Tomás Pérez, and Karamoh are back in the options.

Deniz Gul remains doubtful until the initial whistle, and only then will Farioli have certainty about the use of the Turkish forward, who trained with the team yesterday, although still with limitations. FC Porto's medical department worked overtime in recent days to try to recover the young forward and thus avoid Samu being launched from the start again, a situation that carries risks in a demanding phase of the season. Unless the Italian coach opts for a surprise solution, such as placing Rodrigo Mora as the striker.

It is certain that there will be several changes in the starting team tonight. “We have to evaluate the whole team. In the last two games, we had players with some problems, especially in the knees, some knocks. We need to assess this before making the lineup and decisions, to maintain balance and preserve, above all, the players' integrity and physical health. And, of course, win the games,” admitted Farioli, explaining the ongoing assessments at Olival. “We are working hard. Luuk de Jong and Deniz Gul are the two players we are trying to recover, although it is not easy. This will be a busy afternoon for our medical department, which will do its best to recover them. I think it will be more difficult for Luuk to be in the game, with Deniz we are trying everything possible,” he revealed, still guaranteeing a team capable of beating the opponents. “The call-up will be made later than usual because we are trying everything to recover the players for the game. Maybe tomorrow [today] the puzzle will be a bit more complicated than usual, but whoever steps on the field will seize the opportunity and try everything to advance to the next round,” he stated.

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