João Brandão: “We want a really strong team focused on winning” | OneFootball

The 11th round of the Segunda Liga takes FC Porto B to the Estádio Municipal Eng.º Manuel Branco Teixeira, in Trás‑os‑Montes, to face GD Chaves (Saturday, 6:00 PM, Sport TV). Facing a team that is “experienced and clearly a contender for promotion,” coach João Brandão aspires for a Porto side that is “competent in all phases of the game and does not let itself be affected by incidents.” Forward André Miranda, for his part, anticipated “a tough away match against an experienced opponent.” FC Porto B sits in 18th place, with five points, while GD Chaves is eighth, with 13.

Only one day of work with the full squad“It’s a week that really reflects the context of the B team, with six players on duty with the under-19s in the Youth League and also some players with the first team. All we can do is add a few things to what will be our strategy so we can present ourselves strong and with great belief in victory. We want to do what no B team has done, which is to win in Chaves.”

The defeat in Oliveira de Azeméis“It was a match we controlled, in which we dominated and managed to break down UD Oliveirense’s initial pressing well, but then we lacked more courage, more aggressiveness, and more boldness in front of goal. In that area of the pitch, the individual aspect is essential and decisive, as well as the creativity and courage to make decisions.”

GD Chaves“GD Chaves is an experienced team and clearly a contender for promotion. It’s a team that feels comfortable playing with a lower defensive block and can show some diversity in attack. We’re prepared to face a competent team that has a striker who scores a lot, and I believe set pieces could also be important, as is often the case in this Segunda Liga. We want a FC Porto B that is competent in all phases of the game and does not let itself be affected by incidents, but above all, we want a team with great strength and focused on victory.”

Many Dragons in youth national teams“I look with great pride at the individual development of the players. It’s an investment we’ve made in betting on younger players, which complicates the competitive nature in such a demanding league as this, but at the same time we have the ability to promote our players and watch them grow.”

André Miranda

The trip to Trás-os-Montes“GD Chaves is a team that has been going through a tougher phase, but it’s going to be a tough away match against an experienced opponent.”

Always learning“I’ve been learning a lot. I’m here to serve the Club, whatever the level, whether it’s the under-19s, the B team, or the first team. I’m here to help the Club.”

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