Mourinho on alert, Farioli holds key advantage for Porto v Benfica | OneFootball

As he prepares for the clash with Benfica, Francesco Farioli counts on a secret weapon that could very well be the important trump card to beat the Lisbon rival. As it was found out, the Italian coach sees the versatility of Rodrigo Mora in a positive light, since the 18-year-old can play in various areas of the pitch.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in its edition this Saturday, October 4, the young international sub-21 for Portugal has been giving good indications to the Dragons' coach, who has been betting on the athlete, after a subdued start to the season. Mora has proven to be a valuable addition to the dynamics of the blue and whites, which could cause many problems for Benfica's defense.

In the preview of the match against Gil Vicente, on August 17, Farioli highlighted the versatility of the young player trained at Olival, stating that he could play as an attacking midfielder, winger, and in a third area that he did not reveal at the time. However, the mystery was unveiled in the match against Red Star, where the Porto player played as a false 9.

Rodrigo Mora's adaptation to this position had an immediate impact, resulting in the 18-year-old footballer's goal, on the 89th minute, which secured the hard-fought victory against the Serbian emblem. After this performance, it is more than certain that Rodrigo Mora, against Benfica, may reappear in this role.

With a slight advantage, due to the lighter schedule since the official start of the season, Porto seeks to continue its journey against Benfica. However, the eagles have a say and, with José Mourinho looking for an unprecedented record, they go to Dragão in search of the three points.

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