Thiago Silva hails derby: "Felt like Man City v Arsenal…" | OneFootball

Thiago Silva highlighted the quality of the derby between FC Porto and Sporting (1-1) and recalled that, despite the draw, the Dragons maintain a four-point lead at the top of the Liga Betclic standings.

Impressions in the locker room: “I think it ended the same way it started, in 1st with a 4-point difference from the opponent. The 3 points were in our hands. It leaves a sense of sadness, but nothing has changed. We are in the same place we were, neither increasing nor decreasing the lead. We need to keep doing our job because I believe in this team and that we are on the right path.”

Match analysis: “It was a very strategic game, it felt like a chess match. I've been in England and have watched many games, it seemed like Manchester City and Arsenal when they play. It's the mutual respect between both teams, they pressed a bit more at the end due to the negative result. We left with a draw, but still in first place.”

Reaction to Fofana's goal: “I believe not yet. With much humility, wisdom, and respect for our rivals, we continue on our path. I believe in the team and hope that the breakthrough comes at the end of the competition. May it be a reward for the club and the fans.”

What would you change? “We have to play as the game allows. I think today the team that had the obligation to win was Sporting. We, yes, for our game and for playing at home, they to reduce the [point] gap. If we take the two games with Sporting, we gained 4 points, if we continue like this we can be happy in the end.”

Key to quick adaptation: “It's the welcome from the public, the technical team, the squad, the president himself. I said, in the first game against Benfica, that it felt like I had never left here. I think Fofana felt the same way, he was rewarded with a goal and I also hope mine comes.”

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