Zaidu the only left-sided option for Porto against Nacional | OneFootball

It is certain that the main problem for Francesco Farioli at this stage is linked to the offensive line, due to the absence of Samu until the end of the season, but the defense also causes concern for the Italian coach in preparing for the match against Nacional, especially the left flank, where Zaidu is currently the only one available.

This is because Francisco Moura will have to serve a suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card in the championship, while Jakub Kiwior and Martim Fernandes are recovering from physical problems and are only receiving treatment. As for the Polish international, it has already been confirmed that he will miss this game due to a muscle injury in his right thigh.

Regarding Martim Fernandes, who stopped again due to a plantar injury in his right foot, there is a possibility he might recover in time to face Tiago Margarido's team, although the doubt is expected to remain in the coming days.

Given this scenario, Zaidu is currently the only one available for the left side of the defense. The 28-year-old Nigerian has been little used this season: he hasn't played for FC Porto since December 4th of last year, in the defeat against V. Guimarães in the Allianz Cup, and his last start in the championship dates back to September 29th, in the home match against Casa Pia, in the 3rd round.

Moreover, Zaidu has not accumulated any competition minutes this calendar year, after participating in the CAN, where he also did not exceed 113 minutes in service for the Nigerian national team.

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