João Brandão: "We need to stay sharp and keep our wits about us" | OneFootball

After winning again at home against FC Penafiel (1-0), FC Porto B will travel to Estádio Municipal Dr. Machado de Matos to face FC Felgueiras in the 15th round of the Segunda Liga (Sunday, 11:00 AM, Sport TV). Facing a “competent team,” “that presses very well and creates many goal-scoring opportunities,” João Brandão demands that the Dragons be “competent in our balance” and “competitive,” something “non-negotiable” for the coach. Left-back Kaio Henrique urges the blue and whites to be “focused at every moment” of the match. FC Porto B is in 11th place, with 17 points, while FC Felgueiras is 14th, with 16.

Spirit and commitment in training“I feel the group is enthusiastic, energetic, and has great work capacity. The first step to success is hard work, and that’s what we’ve clung to since the start of the season. We have never abandoned our principles, whether in the most difficult moments or in times of victory and achievement, as has happened recently. We are keeping our feet firmly on the ground and are aware that this is a marathon and the finish line is still far away. We have a lot of running, suffering, and celebrating ahead of us.”

About FC Felgueiras“FC Felgueiras is a competent team, so we have to approach this game with the right energy, the right dedication, and with an eye on the opponent’s capabilities. They press very well and create many goal-scoring opportunities, in addition to having great diversity in their tactical structure. Throughout the week, we have been preparing for the different scenarios we expect to encounter, so the challenge is great and requires a lot of concentration. It will take a lot of courage to play under their pressure and then, in more offensive areas, we have to be creative and free. We must be competent in our balance and competitive, that is non-negotiable.”

The strength of the Segunda Liga“We work with responsibility even during this good phase, because we know that the point difference between teams is very small, but it shows the competitiveness of this Segunda Liga. A win can take us higher, a less successful game can sink us in the table. We have to be very attentive and very alert in every game and every day of preparation.”

One point difference“Nothing changes. Our preparation is always the same, always focused on the individual development of our players and on collective growth. This Club has taught us to approach every game with a winning spirit, no matter the field or the opponent, with respect, but with great determination. Only victory will do for us.”

State of the team“We are happy to come from two consecutive wins. Thanks to our work, we are achieving this and now we have to keep it up.”

The next opponent“We know the quality they have, but we also have our own quality and we are going in search of victory. The Segunda Liga is very competitive and we have to be focused at every moment.”

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