Zaidu and Eustáquio have arrived, rested and will be assessed | OneFootball

Zaidu started for Nigeria in the 4–0 win over Benin, played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. After featuring until the 74th minute, the return to Porto involved several stopovers and plane changes, making the trip logistically complicated.

Stephen Eustáquio, Canada’s captain, played the full 90 minutes in the goalless draw against Colombia in New Jersey, United States, where he had the opportunity to face former Dragons Luis Díaz and Juan Quintero in a balanced encounter.

Both are used to the physical and psychological demands of such grueling trips. With the match against Celoricense scheduled for Saturday, Francesco Farioli will carefully assess the physical condition of Zaidu and Eustáquio before deciding on their involvement in the 3rd round of the Portuguese Cup. Management will be crucial in an intense stretch — six matches in just 22 days — all essential to the club’s objectives. Although they are sometimes seen as alternatives in the team, Zaidu and Eustáquio want to seize the opportunity to make their mark in the competition FC Porto aims to win.

Despite the intensity of the international fixtures, no injuries were recorded; everyone returned in good physical condition. Francesco Farioli also granted additional rest to Victor Froholdt, Bednarek, and Jakub Kiwior, favoring full recovery and the best possible preparation for the upcoming challenges. This management also includes the next commitment against Nottingham Forest, corresponding to Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League group stage, scheduled for Thursday in England.

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