Vítor Pinto: “We thought Mora would start v Celoricense” | OneFootball

A journalist from Record confessed to being surprised by Rodrigo Mora's absence from FC Porto's starting eleven in the analysis of the match against Celoricense, which ended with FC Porto's victory by 4-0.

“The FC Porto team didn't have many opportunities until halftime, but the introduction of Samu in place of Deniz Gul completely changed the course of the game. Although Luuk de Joong is not yet at 100% in competitive terms, it was evident that with Samu on the field, FC Porto gains a different dynamic and offensive effectiveness.”

It is noteworthy that some footballers expected to start the game – like Rodrigo Mora – ended up not being starters against Celoricense. In the end, FC Porto achieved the essential: they won, advanced in the Portuguese Cup, and now turn their attention to the European challenge against Nottingham, on opposing ground.

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