Farioli on Giménez: “Two injury-hit years, no Milan pre-season” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli believes Santiago Giménez has arrived at FC Porto motivated, but stressed the need for a gradual integration of the striker after a period marked by physical issues and without a pre-season at AC Milan.

Previewing the trip to Casa Pia, the Porto coach explained that the Mexican has had minor injuries over the last two seasons, including a longer spell out, and will need to regain his competitive sharpness and training rhythm.

Farioli revealed that he found Giménez happy and eager to contribute to the team. Even so, he left open the possibility of the player getting minutes for the national team if he is called up. If he stays in Porto during the international break, he will have three weeks to improve physically and absorb the team’s dynamics.

The striker, signed in the final stages of the summer transfer window, is preparing to compete for a place in the Dragons’ attack at a time when the team wants to maintain maximum focus ahead of the visit to Casa Pia.

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