Behind the title win: FC Porto players recall a shift in energy | OneFootball

FC Porto’s title winners say the mood changed from day one. In the first episode of 'Conseguimos Juntos', charting their 31st league crown, they recall fresh energy and unity.

According to O Jogo, the early weeks set a different tone as standards rose and personal agendas were parked.

Cláudio Ramos said past attitudes were not enough to become champions and that a group of 20 or 30 had to set egos and personal goals aside, rowing together towards one objective.

Diogo Costa felt good energy in pre-season and said a new coach arrived with ideas that matched the club’s principles and values. He later noted the newcomers brought a will to learn and work, and that training and team time signalled a positive shift.

Gabri Veiga highlighted André Villas-Boas’s role in changing the coach, saying Francesco Farioli had a major impact. He credited Porto’s unity and mystique with transforming belief, and also pointed to the club’s big signings.

Pepê admitted he had not initially expected such a spectacular campaign, anticipating difficulties with a large influx of players and their adaptation. Over the summer he realised it would be different, saw a united group, and felt they had to respond, impose themselves and show last season’s frustration on the pitch.

Source: O Jogo

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