Farioli confirms major blow, recalls Rio Maior loss: “It must be a lesson” | OneFootball

Farioli confirms major blow, recalls Rio Maior loss: “It must be a lesson” | OneFootball

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·12 September 2026

Farioli confirms major blow, recalls Rio Maior loss: “It must be a lesson”

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Francesco Farioli previewed FC Porto’s trip to Rio Maior, where the Dragons face Casa Pia this Saturday at 6:00 pm, in a match from the sixth round of the league.

The Porto coach revealed that Victor Froholdt remains unavailable. The midfielder suffered a concussion against Moreirense and also did not take part in the home game against Manchester City.


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“Unfortunately, Victor still hasn’t recovered. The trauma was significant, as we saw in the images, and he still hasn’t recovered,” he confirmed.

Memory of the defeat in Rio Maior last season

“Of course, last season’s game has to serve as a lesson. It was a particular game, with the pitch in poor condition. We gave away chances and paid a very high price, we couldn’t respond and it was our first defeat in the league. That game is still very clear in our minds. In the meantime, they changed coach and changed their dynamics; they play positive football, like to press and to have the ball. Last season that didn’t happen. They only have one point, but we also need points. We are well prepared. We need to return home with all three points.”

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