Farioli warns before Benfica derby: “Our rivals have stepped up” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli commented on FC Porto’s victory over Casa Pia and looked ahead to the Clássico against Benfica.

Francesco Farioli analysed FC Porto’s 4-1 win over Casa Pia in the sixth round of the Primeira Liga. At the press conference, the Dragons’ coach was also asked to preview the next match, against Benfica.

“The level of our competitors has definitely risen. We knew that because of the transfer business they did, the decisions they made and, of course, in one case, the change of coach. They are new teams, with new energy. What happened last season stayed in last season. This year is a new chapter, a new battle for everyone. Our preparation starts tomorrow morning — in fact, for us as a coaching staff, it starts a little earlier, on the bus ride back. We will have a full week to work, to be ready and to welcome them to the Dragão in front of our fans, with the right spirit, with the same desire as always and with the determination to put on a great performance for our supporters.”

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