Farioli: Bednarek on the edge, will need painkillers if he plays | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli, FC Porto’s coach, previewed the classic match against Benfica, corresponding to the 25th round of the Primeira Liga. In a press conference, he addressed Jan Bednarek’s condition and Thiago Silva’s recovery.

Regarding Bednarek: “We’re still going to train today and will assess his physical condition. He’s at his limit and, if he manages to play, he’ll need pain killers (analgesics). The blow was strong… In terms of endurance, there won’t be any problems with him.”

Cohesion and boldness: “We’ll need both. How to combine everything is a different story. We can introduce various different dynamics into our offensive play. Everyone has been working hard, but naturally everyone brings something different. Everyone will take part in the game.”

The team’s state of mind: “The team is doing very well. We prepared for this match naturally, especially since the defeat at Alvalade doesn’t decide anything. There’s a second leg. Five or six games were missing in that match and we know we were affected in some aspects. We left Lisbon with a lot of energy and we want to build on that.”

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