Farioli: “Not the result we wanted, but the display was very positive” | OneFootball

FC Porto suffered their first pre-season defeat against Gil Vicente (1-0), but Francesco Farioli highlighted the Dragons’ “very positive” performance in Barcelos, pointing to a lack of finishing as the main problem.

“Beyond the result, we have to take the performance into account. The players have a lot of miles in their legs, pre-season has been very tough, and the players have been working very well. Of course, it’s not the result we wanted, but it was another night in which we had several chances, especially in the first half, that we weren’t able to convert in the way we wanted. The performance was very positive. Seeing the young players on the pitch was also important to assess them and understand where they are,” he began by telling Sport TV.

You have many decisions to make… Will the team be ready for the Super Cup against Torreense?

“We have to be ready, there is no alternative. We’re going to play for a title against an opponent that did a great job in the cup. We don’t want to underestimate anyone. We have to be at our best mentally and physically to lift the trophy. On the other hand, there is still a lot of transfer market left…”

Will it be a team similar to last season’s?

“It’s a challenge. Everyone wants to do things well, have a good approach, and make the fans proud of our mentality, with the results coming as a consequence. All the players came back in good shape, a clear sign that they had a good amount of time to rest, but also to prepare. They are working very well. There is work being done on and off the pitch. Everyone is working to live up to expectations.”

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