Daniel Chaves on FC Porto opener: “We must start strongly” | OneFootball

FC Porto make their debut in the top tier of women’s football this Saturday with an away trip to Valadares Gaia, scheduled for 5pm on the opening matchday of the league. Daniel Chaves stressed the need for the team to begin the competition with a win.

“In such a short championship, it is extremely important to start well,” said the Porto coach, noting that the competition will have only 18 matchdays. “It is very important to take the first three points in this opening round,” he added.

Valadares Gaia have undergone a major squad overhaul, but the blue-and-white coach expects a demanding match against a side that finished last season in fourth place and reached the League Cup final.

Daniel Chaves believes this is “one of the best teams in the competition in recent years,” also highlighting the opponent’s experience in the top flight. “It really is one of the best teams in the competition in recent years, but for us it is crucial to start the league in the best possible way, and we are going to fight for the three points.”

Daniela Areia Santos also showed enthusiasm ahead of the start of this new stage. The centre-back admitted that Porto will face “a difficult context,” but assured that the team is ready to show the principles it wants to carry into the season.

“We are going to show our ambition, our determination, our desire to win and our commitment to the club so that we can achieve a good result,” said the player.

In closing, Daniel Chaves and Daniela Santos called on the fans to be present in Pedroso. The match between Valadares Gaia and FC Porto kicks off at 5pm this Saturday.

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