Pietuszewski excites Porto fans: “Outstanding, hope he delivers” | OneFootball

José Fernando Rio – defeated by Jorge Costa in the elections for the presidency of FC Porto in 2020 – praised Oskar Pietuszewski without reservations this Monday, after the “promising debut” with the Dragon emblem on his chest, in the hard-fought victory at Estádio Dr. Afonso Henriques against Vitória SC, by 0-1.

“He suffered a foul for a penalty, suffered one or two fouls that led to the expulsion of a Vitória SC player... He is a young player, 17 years old, who doesn't even have a professional contract yet, and he came in full of attitude, with a lot of courage, to take on the opponents,” he began by stating, in statements made to Antena 1.

“Really, it's extraordinary, because these last two acquisitions by FC Porto for this season have worked and have proven to be right bets. Let's see if this one confirms the good initial signs,” he added, placing the young Polish promise in the same 'bag' as Thiago Silva.

The forward arrived at FC Porto from Jagiellonia Bialystok for an approximate fee of ten million euros. Meanwhile, the Brazilian central defender returned to the Dragon – where he had already represented the B team in 2005 – on a free transfer, after the end of his contract with Fluminense.

“FC Porto has always been hardworking, it wasn't just against Vitória SC”

José Fernando Rio also praised the way FC Porto worked to beat Vitória SC, despite the decisive goal coming only five minutes from the 90, with a penalty converted by the Argentine international Alan Varela.

“FC Porto has always been hardworking, it wasn't just yesterday, in the game against Vitória SC. I think one of FC Porto's characteristics is precisely the work. It's the dedication, the effort, it's leaving everything on the field, and yesterday was another example of this attitude from FC Porto,” he analyzed, regarding the 'headliner' match of the 18th round of the I Liga.

“Obviously, they didn't dominate the game, or at least not for the most part, but they always had the game under control, so I think FC Porto's victory, being difficult and not really a football spectacle, was a great victory,” he completed.

“Opponents give everything to defeat FC Porto”

To conclude, the businessman already projected the reception to Gil Vicente, scheduled for 8:15 PM (Continental Portugal time) next Monday. With a victory, the team led by Francesco Farioli will accumulate 55 points out of 57 possible, reinforcing the isolated leadership in the I Liga.

“This achievement will always be historic if it happens because this championship, despite the advantage FC Porto has, has not been easy. Opponents give everything to defeat FC Porto, FC Porto has struggled in some games to achieve these victories, so it's a mark that, if reached, comes from our hard work, so to speak. It will be very rewarding. On the other hand, it also indicates that the team is indeed determined to be national champions this year,” he concluded.

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