Farioli on historic start: “How it ends matters more, I know that well” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli, FC Porto's coach, assessed the season after the 3-1 victory over Estrela da Amadora and criticized the yellow card shown to Bednarek, which prevents him from playing in the next match against Alverca:

What needs improvement, despite leading?

«There are many things. For example, consistency. In the game against Tondela, I didn't like the first half. With Malmo, I didn't like the first few minutes, and then we conceded a goal that could cost us direct qualification in the Europa League. There are many things to improve. We talk with the coaching staff about this. Sometimes, to improve by 0.005 percent, it requires hours of dedication from the technical team. We chase perfection, but it doesn't exist. There's always something to improve.»

What's the secret to the club's best record in the championship in 14 rounds?

«The fact that conceding goals can give you a good headline says a lot. The solidity comes from how we attack, the pace we set in the game, and the mature way we control it. The start is very good, but starting well isn't everything. How it ends is more important. I know that well, unfortunately.»

Bednarek misses the match against Alverca due to suspension

«Was the yellow card correct? When the ball was still going in that direction, the referee already had his hand in his pocket to pull out the yellow card. It was a foul, but not for a yellow, never. But I could be wrong, which happens often... Now we won't count on him. We'll find a solution. We have Dominik (Prpic), Pablo (Rosario), who is always available, Eustáquio, who has done it in emergency cases, he's a very intelligent player.»

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