Farioli on Samu’s penalty: “He showed character and took charge” | OneFootball

After FC Porto’s 3-0 victory in the 19th round of the League, Francesco Farioli spoke in the press room at Estádio do Dragão:

“What happened today with Samu is very special. He took the ball and the stadium chanted his name. They gave him a lot of support. Many of you have emphasized the emotional aspect in recent days, but today he showed his character. He took the ball, took a deep breath, and put it in the back of the net. The help from the ‘Portista family’ was very important at that moment. That’s what we need in difficult times.”

“Martim is playing more because he is progressing. I never had any doubts about his quality. The injuries at the start of the season delayed his progress. Then he made some mistakes when he returned, but no one pointed fingers at him. He’s an 18-year-old player. Sometimes, it’s complicated to deal with the pressure. But he managed to clear his head, had the ability to wait for his opportunity, and is much more mature and confident with the ball. Today he scored a great goal. The wind also played in his favor. I’m very happy for him. He deserves it.”

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