João Costa: “We’ll be ready when the big games start” | OneFootball

Despite the 1-0 defeat to Gil Vicente, João Costa underlined the level of demand inherent in every FC Porto match. The player felt the team responded with commitment in a particularly tough game and shifted the focus to the more important fixtures that lie ahead. On a personal level, he reaffirmed his intention to keep working every day, stay available, and respect the coach’s choices. His promise was simple: “improve.”

After the final whistle, the Porto player spoke calmly about the result and made no distinction between matches. In his view, the defeat does not change the team’s identity, which must continue to compete to win and prepare itself for the most demanding stages of the season.

In the wake of the defeat against Gil Vicente, João Costa rejected the idea that the game could be treated as a mere formality. The midfielder once again highlighted the ambition that must accompany FC Porto and the importance of a collective response to the demands placed on the team.

“At FC Porto, we always play to win. There are no friendlies,” he said. “The team competed and gave its best on a day that was very demanding. I know this team will be ready when the games that really matter begin.”

His comments showed a balanced view of the setback, but also made his commitment clear. The result was accepted, although confidence is already focused on the truly decisive challenges ahead.

Asked about the possibility of earning more minutes over the course of the season, João Costa once again put dedication at the heart of his answer. He said he was ready to take his chance, but made it clear that the decision belongs to the coach.

“I focus on giving my best every day. We are always ready for more minutes, but it is up to the coach to decide,” he explained. “I am only focused on giving my best every day and improving.”

Being ready to step up when called upon is therefore the player’s stated priority, as he sees every training session as another step in his development.

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