Diogo Costa: With Farioli by our side, winning is easier | OneFootball

Diogo Costa acknowledged that it was “special” to beat Benfica (1-0), a result that secured a place in the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup. The FC Porto captain also highlighted the work of Francesco Farioli and the direct inclusion of debutant Thiago Silva in the starting lineup.

What does this victory mean?

“Because of the aura here, it’s always special to win a match like this. Obviously, we advanced, but we always approached it as a final, we play the way we train. We won duels, we knew how to keep possession, and we deserve congratulations, we’re all together. Thanks to the fans for their support, together we are stronger.”

Thiago Silva

“It’s a privilege to have a player like Thiago, not just for me but for the whole club. We’re all pleased with the person he is, a hardworking person and, as I said, he arrived to add value just like everyone else.”

Is FC Porto the best team in the league?

“Best team? Honestly, we don’t see it that way. I, as captain, and all the captains, try to always keep our feet on the ground, work is always more important than quality. That’s the path, game by game.”

“It was a different match, it’s a special day to win. It’s always a rival we want to compete with and beat. We’ve been working the way we play, here we know that work is always better than quality.”

Set pieces

“Nowadays everything is important, we always work at our maximum and pay attention to detail.”

FC Porto in the semi-finals and facing a rival

“It’s always important, because we won the next match. We have a super tough game on Sunday and we have to turn the page and move forward.”

Training camp in the Algarve

“It’s more work, that’s the most important thing. When this spirit is present, quality always comes to the fore.”

About Thiago Silva

“Clearly, it’s always a huge pleasure, both for me and for the whole team. Above all, he’s an extremely humble person, he came here to work. It’s a huge pleasure to play with him and I hope that, together, we can win more. What surprised me most? His humility and his work ethic.”

“I think the renewal is extremely deserved, he’s a different kind of coach, we feel that, for the short time he’s been here, he has a lot of experience and is very assertive in his thinking and ideas. With people like this by our side, it’s easier to win.”

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