João Brandão previews Lourosa clash: "This will be our toughest game yet" | OneFootball

After securing two consecutive victories for the first time this season, FC Porto B is seeking a third consecutive win at CTFD Jorge Costa, in Olival, against Lusitânia de Lourosa, in the 12th round of the Second League (Sunday, 11:00 AM, Porto Canal). Coach João Brandão highlighted “the behavioral side of the team and the players” and praised the growing “consistency,” describing the match as “a tremendous challenge” against an opponent that is “the champion of League 3.” Center-back Gabriel Brás admitted that “working on victories is always much better,” but emphasized the need to “maintain continuity.” FC Porto B is in 17th place, with 11 points, the same as Lusitânia de Lourosa.

João BrandãoThe most recent results“Above all, we must value the behavioral side of the team and the players, as that is what led us to achieve these recent results. We must also look at consistency, as consistency is important in the development process of the athletes and the team. It is a long, difficult path, but we are focused on what we can do and on our capabilities. We are focused on the development of the players, and that has always been how we approached the context of the B team, and we will not change for anything.”

The match against Lusitânia de Lourosa“I dare say it will be the most difficult game we have had so far, if only because of the characteristics of the opponent, who is the champion of League 3. It is a team led by a coach who last season had a 70% win rate after his arrival. They have already won away against Marítimo and CD Feirense, so it will be a tremendous challenge, but we are prepared. We have to be very focused on our process and our game. They create a lot of danger in offensive set-pieces, and we have to be alert.”

The new U-17 world champions“First of all, it is a tremendous pride as a Portuguese, but also as a Porto supporter to see our five representatives. Winning the European and World Championships in such a short period is undeniable proof of the value of the entire team and the Federation. I also want to say a word to all those who work in the FC Porto academy and contribute to these players having all the conditions to develop their talent. Our five athletes are to be congratulated, and it is also a pride as a coach to see the performance they had in a moment of such pressure as a final. They showed character, personality, and a lot of quality.”

Gabriel BrásA good moment“We are going through a good phase, but that is the result of our daily work. Now we have another game to continue this work. Working on victories is always much better, it gives us more confidence and motivation. It is consistency that will lead us to have more victories in the championship.”

The usual competitiveness“All the games in the Second League are very competitive, and all the games are difficult, so we have to be prepared for everything. Lusitânia de Lourosa is another tough and competitive opponent, and they have already proven that. We will try to do our job in the best way to get the three points.”

Five U-17 world champion teammates“It is a pride for us because we work with them and share moments together here. I congratulate them because they deserve it, they had a great World Cup.”

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