Portal dos Dragões
·13. März 2026
Victory in Germany against Stuttgart shows squad depth without losing edge

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·13. März 2026

FC Porto is going through a good period where Farioli has managed to demonstrate depth in the squad, to the point of being able to change almost the entire team without any noticeable drop in performance. The response given on the field in recent matches reinforces the idea that the group was built with solutions for various positions and with high internal competitiveness.
After a phase of major squad overhaul, already under the command of Francesco Farioli, the blue and whites now have more options and greater balance. The board led by André Villas-Boas played a decisive role in this process, with several signings in the market having an immediate impact.
The winter transfer window also brought additional reinforcements, with loan signings quickly integrating into the team dynamic and responding with quality. This ability to integrate has allowed the coach to manage the starting eleven better and maintain the competitive level.
One of the most attention-grabbing cases is that of Pietuszewski. The 17-year-old arrived as a bet for the future, but has also established himself as a solution for the present, with a direct influence on the team's performance. The signing, for now, stands out as a clear sign of strategic vision in building the squad.
Farioli's recent decision to make several changes to the starting eleven against Stuttgart once again confirmed this depth, with an excellent 1-2 victory in Germany. Even with eight changes, FC Porto maintained a high level of performance, a sign that the work done in building the group has borne fruit.
At this moment, FC Porto presents itself as a team with alternatives, room for rotation, and the ability to respond in different contexts without losing competitiveness.
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