Villas-Boas insists FC Porto are united: “No crisis, always belief” | OneFootball

In statements to SportTV, the official stressed that the Dragons’ journey was built on “cohesion, belief in the title and maintaining principles”, even during periods when performances dipped. “There were never any moments of crisis or internal war; there was always cohesion, belief in the title,” he said.

Villas-Boas also highlighted the contribution of the club’s structure, from the sporting and financial departments to the legal and commercial areas, arguing that FC Porto has a “European-level” team that works in a coordinated way towards the club’s development.

The Porto president also pointed to several sporting decisions taken throughout the season, namely the integration of signings identified by the technical staff and scouting department, mentioning names such as Pablo Rosario, Fofana, Jan Bednarek and Victor Froholdt, among others.

As for the most emblematic moments of the season, Villas-Boas singled out two matches in particular: the goals against Sporting CP and Famalicão, both in games that ended in draws, but which he experienced with enormous intensity. He also highlighted the victory in Braga, considering it decisive in cementing the march towards the title.

The official also made a point of highlighting the impact of injuries to players such as Samu and Luuk de Jong, stressing that they had an influence above all in the European competitions, in which FC Porto failed to reach the final.

Even so, Villas-Boas considered the team’s overall campaign to have been excellent. “It’s not a points record, but it’s almost as if it were. It is exceptional across the board,” he said.

The president also highlighted the club’s growth in membership numbers and attendance, pointing to an annual rise of around 20% and record crowds at the stadium, arguing that the team’s success is also “a victory for the fans”.

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