Pietuszewski excites Porto fans: “Outstanding, let’s see if he delivers” | OneFootball

José Fernando Rio – defeated by Jorge Costa in the 2020 elections for the presidency of FC Porto – unreservedly praised Oskar Pietuszewski this Monday, after the “auspicious debut” wearing the Dragon’s emblem, in the hard-fought victory at Estádio Dr. Afonso Henriques against Vitória SC, by 0-1.

“He won a penalty, suffered another foul or two that led to the expulsion of a Vitória SC player… He’s a young player, just 17 years old, who doesn’t even have a professional contract yet, and he came on full of attitude, with a lot of courage, to take on the opponents,” he began, in statements to Antena 1.

“It really is extraordinary, because these last two signings by FC Porto for this season have worked out and have proven to be spot-on bets. Let’s see if this one confirms the good initial signs,” he added, grouping the young Polish prospect together with Thiago Silva.

The forward arrived at FC Porto from Jagiellonia Bialystok for a fee of around ten million euros. Meanwhile, the Brazilian central defender returned to the Dragão – where he had already played for the B team in 2005 – on a free transfer after his contract with Fluminense ended.

“FC Porto has always been hardworking, not just against Vitória SC”

José Fernando Rio also praised the way FC Porto worked to beat Vitória SC, even though the decisive goal only came five minutes from the 90, with a penalty converted by Argentine international Alan Varela.

“FC Porto has always been hardworking, not just yesterday, in the game against Vitória SC. I think one of FC Porto’s characteristics is precisely hard work. It’s selflessness, effort, leaving everything on the pitch, and yesterday was yet another example of that FC Porto attitude,” he analyzed, regarding the headline match of the 18th round of the Primeira Liga.

“Obviously, they didn’t dominate the game, or at least not for most of it, but they always had the game under control, so I think FC Porto’s victory, though difficult and not exactly a football spectacle, was a great win,” he concluded.

“Opponents give everything to defeat FC Porto”

Finally, the businessman looked ahead to the match against Gil Vicente, scheduled for 8:15 pm (mainland Portugal time) next Monday. With a win, the team led by Francesco Farioli will reach 55 points out of a possible 57, strengthening their isolated lead in the Primeira Liga.

“This achievement will always be historic, if it happens, because this league, despite the advantage FC Porto has, has not been easy. Opponents give everything to defeat FC Porto, and FC Porto has struggled, in some matches, to secure these victories, so it’s a milestone that, if achieved, will take a lot out of us, so to speak. It will be very sweet. On the other hand, it also shows that the team is truly determined to become national champions this year,” he concluded.

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