Farioli on Maniche and Forest: “Competitive under Vítor Pereira” | OneFootball

This Monday, UEFA released a video in which Francesco Farioli gave an initial preview of the clash with Nottingham Forest in the Europa League quarter-finals. Before that, the FC Porto coach saw a message left by Maniche, which reads:

“Hello everyone, this is Nuno Maniche. I called to see how things are going and to wish you all the best. It has already been 21 years since I flew among dragons. It’s true. But it’s great. The Estádio do Dragão remains a fortress. In my time, we had grit, we were unbeatable. We won everything together. But it was in the UEFA Cup, Europa League, that it all began for me with FC Porto. Since I left, I’ve seen you win it. Come close and try again. Compete consistently in Europe and develop talents like Rodrigo Mora. He makes me smile when I watch him play. I believe you can write a wonderful chapter in the rich history of this famous club. Just remember: you are the dragons. Good luck. Speak soon.”

“A great message from a great player and especially a true club legend.”

As for the dragons’ next challenge, the Italian coach highlighted Vítor Pereira’s work since taking charge of the English side:

“It will require the best version of ourselves against a very competitive team since Vítor Pereira arrived. We know we will face difficult opponents, but I feel very privileged to do the job I do at a club with so much history and a DNA that represents my past.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.