João Brandão previews Lourosa clash: "This will be our toughest game yet" | OneFootball

After securing two consecutive victories for the first time this season, FC Porto B is aiming for a third straight win at the CTFD Jorge Costa, in Olival, against Lusitânia de Lourosa, in a match for the 12th round of the Segunda Liga (Sunday, 11:00 AM, Porto Canal). Coach João Brandão highlighted “the behavioral side of the team and the players” and praised the growing “consistency,” describing the match as “a tremendous challenge” against an opponent that “is the champion of Liga 3.” Center-back Gabriel Brás admitted that “working after wins is always much better,” but emphasized the need to “keep it going.” FC Porto B sits in 17th place, with 11 points, the same as Lusitânia de Lourosa.

João BrandãoThe most recent results“Above all, we have to value the behavioral side of the team and the players; that’s what led us to achieve these recent results. We also have to look at consistency, as consistency is important in the development process of both the athletes and the team. It’s a long, difficult road, but we are focused on what we can do and on our abilities. We are focused on the development of the players, and that’s always how we have approached the context of the B team, and we will not change that for anything.”

The match against Lusitânia de Lourosa“I dare say it will be the toughest game we’ve had so far, if only because of the characteristics of the opponent, who is the champion of Liga 3. It’s a team led by a coach who, last season, had a 70% win rate after his arrival. They have already won away at Marítimo and CD Feirense, so it will be a tremendous challenge, but we are prepared. We have to be very focused on our process and our game. They are very dangerous from offensive set-pieces, and we have to be alert.”

The new U-17 world champions“First of all, it’s a tremendous source of pride as a Portuguese, but also as a Porto supporter to see our five representatives. Winning the European and the World Cup in such a short period is indisputable proof of the value of the whole team and the Federation. I also want to say a word to everyone working in FC Porto’s youth development, who contribute so these players have every condition to develop their talent. Our five athletes are to be congratulated, and as a coach, it’s also a source of pride to see the performance they had in such a high-pressure moment as a final. They showed character, personality, and a lot of quality.”

Gabriel BrásA good moment“We are going through a good phase, but that’s the result of our daily work. Now we have another game to keep that work going. Working after wins is always much better, it gives us more confidence and more motivation. Consistency is what will lead us to more victories in the league.”

The usual competitiveness“Every game in the Segunda Liga is very competitive and every match is tough, so we have to be prepared for everything. Lusitânia de Lourosa is another tough and competitive opponent and has already proven that. We’ll try to do our job in the best way possible to take all three points.”

Five teammates as U-17 world champions“It’s a source of pride for us, as we work with them and share moments together here. I congratulate them, they deserve it, they had a great World Cup.”

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