Thiago Silva hails derby: “Felt like Man City v Arsenal…” | OneFootball

Thiago Silva highlighted the quality of the derby between FC Porto and Sporting (1-1) and recalled that, despite the draw, the Dragons maintain a four-point lead at the top of the Liga Betclic standings.

Impressions in the locker room: “I think we are in the same position as we started, in 1st place with a 4-point difference from the opponent. The 3 points were in our hands. It leaves some sadness, but nothing has changed. We are in the same place we were, we haven't increased or decreased the lead. We must continue to do our job because I believe in this team and that we are on the right path.”

Match analysis: “It was a very strategic game, it felt like a chess match. I've been in England and have watched many games, it seemed like Manchester City and Arsenal when they play. It's the mutual respect of both teams, they pressed a bit more at the end due to the negative result. We left with a draw, but still in first place.”

Reaction to Fofana's goal: “I believe not yet. With a lot of humility, wisdom, and respect for our rivals, we continue on our path. I believe in the team and hope the breakthrough comes at the end of the competition. May it be a reward for the club and the fans.”

What would you change? “We have to play as the game allows. I think today the team that had the obligation to win was Sporting. We, yes, for our game and for playing at home, they to reduce the [point] gap. If we take the two games against Sporting, we gained 4 points, if we continue like this we can be happy in the end.”

Key to quick adaptation: “It's the welcome from the public, the technical team, the team, the president himself. I said, in the first game against Benfica, that it felt like I had never left here. I think Fofana felt the same way, he was rewarded with a goal and I also hope mine comes.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.