Farioli: Europa League can wait, Moreirense is the priority | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli, FC Porto's coach, stated in the press conference following the 2-1 victory over Stuttgart, in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16, that the team is already focused on the match against Moreirense. The Italian coach praised the collective effort of the Porto team and acknowledged that he expects a similar encounter in the second leg.

Focus already on Moreirense

“My way of thinking is the next game. Our next game is Moreirense. In seven days we will think about Stuttgart again. We go step by step. If we have to consider ourselves for something... we are in the middle of March. There is still a lot of competition. We will keep our focus on the next game. I have already told the players that we are in ‘Moreirense mode’. Any decision made tonight will define how we approach the Moreirense game, which for us is the most important of the season.”

“Of course it’s good, but honestly it doesn’t change anything (the result). I would say the same if I were here with a bigger goal difference. This is the first part of two games. We are going to play against a team that is top in one of the best five leagues. I have already mentioned their quality, physicality, and organization. They are coached by one of the best managers in European competitions. All these elements should serve as a warning for us to prepare for the second leg. We will certainly face a similar game, with some adjustments on both sides. We will have to be ready for different scenarios.”

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