Zaidu the only left-sided option for Porto against Nacional | OneFootball

It is certain that the main problem for Francesco Farioli at this stage is related to the attacking line, due to the absence of Samu until the end of the season. However, the defense is also a concern for the Italian coach as he prepares for the match against Nacional, especially the left flank, where Zaidu is, for now, the only player available.

This is because Francisco Moura will have to serve a suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card in the league, while Jakub Kiwior and Martim Fernandes are recovering from physical problems and are currently only receiving treatment. As for the Polish international, it has already been confirmed that he will miss this game due to a muscle injury in his right thigh.

Regarding Martim Fernandes, who had to stop again due to a plantar injury in his right foot, there is a possibility he could recover in time to face Tiago Margarido’s team, although the uncertainty is expected to remain over the next few days.

Given this scenario, Zaidu is currently the only one available for the left side of the defense. The 28-year-old Nigerian has seen little playing time this season: he has not played for FC Porto since December 4 of last year, in the defeat against V. Guimarães in the Allianz Cup, and his last league start dates back to September 29, in the home match against Casa Pia, on Matchday 3.

Furthermore, Zaidu has not played a single minute of competitive football this calendar year, after participating in the AFCON, where he also did not exceed 113 minutes with the Nigerian national team.

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