Farioli on FC Porto's two Champions League omissions: “It’s difficult” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli unveiled FC Porto-Moreirense. The coach clarified the absence of Gabriel Mec and Dominik Prpic from the Champions League squad list.

FC Porto and Moreirense get the fourth round of the Primeira Liga underway. In the build-up to the match, Francesco Farioli confirmed and explained the reasons why Gabriel Mec and Dominik Prpic were left out of the squad list for the Champions League.

«Gabriel’s situation is different, the paperwork is not ready. He arrives with a different status, he will not be part of the Champions League squad list».

«Champions League list? It was a day of decisions, in line with the requirements and the scenarios I expect to face. Leaving Dominik [Prpic] out is difficult, he has been with us for a year, he helps us a lot in matches and in training. I spoke to him and he accepted it, he is happy to be here and help. Not being on the UEFA list does not compromise anything, there are so many games to play that there will be time for everyone. The 23, 24 players who are part of this group will all have an important role, last season proved that. In a long season, there are moments of decline, if another player can step up that is good. Last season, Alberto’s peak helped us manage Martim’s injury; when Alberto was fatigued, Martim stepped up. The same applies to other players».

The match between FC Porto and Moreirense is scheduled for this Friday, September 4, kicking off at 8:15 pm. Check out all the Italian coach’s statements in the match preview.

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