Farioli confirms Alan Varela absence, but brings two boosts | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli, FC Porto’s head coach, gave a fitness update ahead of the trip to Rio Ave for the second round of the league season. The Italian manager confirmed that Varela will be unavailable, but said he is convinced that André Silva and Alberto Costa have already put their respective fitness issues behind them. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:30 pm this Saturday, with LIVE coverage on Maisfutebol.

“From a medical standpoint, Alan is out of the game. He did everything possible to recover, but he is still feeling pain in his foot. André Silva was on the pitch today, so I think he will be part of the game, as will Alberto Costa. That is the news from this week of work.”

Expecting a difficult challenge in Vila do Conde

“Rio Ave have kept the same coach and finished the season well, without panic. In the last match, against Gil Vicente, they made some changes and were more aggressive at times. They know how to use the wingers and the striker. It is never easy to play in Vila do Conde, partly because of the difficult pitch. I remember that last season we started strongly, but gradually lost energy.”

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