Farioli delighted with squad from André Villas-Boas | OneFootball

Whether due to budget limitations, lack of understanding between clubs, or player preferences, a coach rarely gets everything they want when forming a squad. However, generally, Francesco Farioli has shown himself to be quite satisfied with the group that the administration of André Villas-Boas has made available to him to try to return FC Porto to the coveted titles.

At the close of the market, a central defender (Jakub Kiwior) and a right-back (Pedro Lima) were secured, the latter mainly having competitive space in the B team, and the Dragons also tried to add a winger to the senior squad. This ultimately did not materialize for various reasons, but according to information gathered by our newspaper, Francesco Farioli considers he now has a balanced group capable of fighting for the objectives.

As for the wingers, there are only three natural ones for two spots, but the versatility on the wings expands the coach's options. For example, William Gomes has already proven he can play on either flank, and the four full-backs have the ability to occupy more offensive positions. And this is without forgetting Rodrigo Mora.

Farioli, as reported by Record in a timely manner, points to the young talent as the most economical option for the attacking midfielder position, a role in which he was deployed at Alvalade, without excluding, however, his use as a winger. Against Casa Pia, for example, Rodrigo Mora played precisely on the right wing.

Expanding the range of solutions for the wings could, with the necessary adjustments, leave the flanks unprotected, but the squad's versatility allows for this situation to be circumvented, especially since, as the coach has already highlighted, Nehuén Pérez has routines to play on the right of the defense and Kiwior is well acquainted with the left-back position.

In addition to the signings made by the Porto administration according to Francesco Farioli's requirements, all surplus players were placed, leaving the coach with 25 players, including four goalkeepers. A range of solutions that offers confidence to tackle the various competitions, especially at a time when the schedule is tightening…

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