Farioli: “We can’t let it feel like things are getting too easy…” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli analyzes FC Porto's start to the season, highlighting that the team has not yet conceded any goals and warning that the players should not think that "things are easy." The coach also comments on the difficulties of preparing for matches due to the tight schedule:

Start of the season without conceding goals

"It's good because it shows solidity. Against Salzburg, it was the first game in which we allowed two or three goal opportunities to the opponent. If we want to keep doing what we've been doing, not just the results, it's all about the hunger and willingness to get things done. What must not happen is for there to be a feeling that things are easy. It can't be like that. Three months ago it was hard to win a game, and if we have these kinds of results, it's thanks to the work and dedication of each of the players. After the games against Salzburg, Rio Ave, and Nacional, I was upset with the way we played. I thought our standards dropped a lot. In Friday's training session, I saw the team I know again."

Reduced training time on the pitch

"When we play in European competitions, the pace is completely different. It's almost as if it's a different sport, because we have to be able to concentrate everything we have into the few minutes we spend training on the pitch. It requires greater focus from the players. The training we did in Salzburg was used to prepare for the game against Arouca, and the only variation we had was the day off. I hope the players are ready to face Arouca."

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