Rio Ave v FC Porto: why Martim Fernandes is absent

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·15 August 2026

Rio Ave v FC Porto: why Martim Fernandes is absent

FC Porto are without right-back Martim Fernandes at Rio Ave after he sustained a muscle injury to his left thigh in Friday training.

According to O Jogo, a Saturday reassessment ruled him out of Francesco Farioli’s matchday options.

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Alberto Costa and André Silva have recovered for the game, although both begin on the bench.

FC Porto’s starting XI comprises Diogo Costa, Nehuén Pérez, Bednarek, Kiwior, Zaidu, Froholdt, Pablo Rosario, Gabri Veiga, William Gomes, Deniz Gul and Pepê.

The substitutes are João Costa, João Afonso, Eustáquio, Inbeom Hwang, Borja Sainz, André Silva, Alberto Costa, Prpic, Eduardo Ferreira, Duarte Cunha, Francisco Moura and Rodrigo Mora.

Source: O Jogo

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