João Brandão: “We need to stay fully focused on our approach and our game” | OneFootball

In the best phase of the season, after two consecutive victories that moved the team away from the bottom of the table, FC Porto will host Lus. Lourosa this Sunday. In the pre-match press conference, coach João Brandão praised the collective effort.

“Above all, we have to value the behavioral side of the team and the players; that’s what led us to achieve these recent results. We also have to look at consistency, as consistency is important in the development process of both the athletes and the team. It’s a long, difficult road, but we are focused on what we can do and on our abilities. We are focused on the development of the players, and that’s always how we have approached the context of the B team, and we won’t change that for anything,” he emphasized, before discussing the challenges of the upcoming match.

“I dare say it will be the toughest game we’ve had so far, if only because of the characteristics of the opponent, who are the champions of Liga 3. It’s 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 Feirense, so it will be a tremendous challenge, but we are prepared. We have to be very focused on our process and on our game. They create a lot of danger from offensive set pieces, and we have to be alert,” he stressed.

João Brandão also spoke about Portugal’s title at the U-17 World Cup, in a squad that includes five FC Porto representatives. “First of all, it’s an immense pride as a Portuguese, but also as a Porto supporter to see our five representatives. Winning the European and the World Cup in such a short period is undeniable proof of the value of the entire team and the Federation. I would also like to say a word to everyone who works in FC Porto’s youth development and who contribute so that these players have all the conditions to develop their talent. Our five athletes are to be congratulated, and as a coach, it’s also a source of pride to see the performance they had in such a high-pressure moment as a final. They showed character, personality, and a lot of quality,” he applauded.

FC Porto B faces Lus. Lourosa this Sunday at 11 a.m.

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