Prpic willing to wait for his chance, vows to work for his spot | OneFootball

First season at FC Porto: “I only have words of praise for the coach [Farioli]. He gave me an opportunity, I see that he values me a lot and believes in me, and for that, I am very grateful. I have to keep working and waiting for my chance… In fact, that was exactly what I was told when I signed the contract. The first year is a year of adaptation to the club, the league, the mentality… I was aware that I would be used gradually and that I would have my opportunity. It's up to me to train and make the most of the minutes.”

Watched the classic against Benfica from the bench. Can you compare that match, in terms of atmosphere, to the classic between Hajduk and Dinamo? “In terms of rivalry, yes. Of course, Benfica is our biggest rival, just as Dinamo is Hajduk's biggest rival, but I would say that the fans in Croatia are different. Our fans are more numerous, they are also present at away games, they are loud and give us a lot of support, which means a lot to us,”

Being at the top of the championship: “We had a very good start, you could say it couldn't be better: ten wins and a draw with Benfica. We are a young team, with character, we have good individual quality, but the coach demands that we be a true team, creates unity, and keeps us alert. When he feels we are slowing down, he immediately tries to wake us up.”

Competition in the center-back position: “Jakub Kiwior arrived on loan from Arsenal, Jan Bednarek played at Southampton, Nehuen Pérez is also experienced, but he injured his Achilles tendon and will be out for some time… For now, Bednarek and Kiwior are in the spotlight, but both are very correct with me. Although we are competitors for a place in the starting eleven, they help me a lot; I can say it is healthy competition, from which I can learn and evolve.”

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