Farioli on derby: Tactical tweak brings Thiago Silva into play | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli anticipated the Classic between FC Porto and Benfica, regarding the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, and highlighted the impact of the four-day training camp in the Algarve.

«The last few days in the Algarve were very positive, we felt it was important to bring the team and families together again. We combined hard work with that, we had players covering 30 kilometers in four days, but also moments with family at dinner. Good times, but since we returned, the focus is on Benfica».

«Algarve training camp? We had four days, it was short and very intense, with five sessions and a friendly match. The entire camp was to bring the players together in a different environment, with a different field. We managed to have a tactical moment to integrate Thiago Silva into the dynamics with and without the ball. He was very curious and helped us speed up the process. We also had physical work to prepare for the future, with a lot of intensity and good volume. Since we returned, the focus has shifted to tomorrow's game. For the emotional part, we came back with good energy and a good sense of camaraderie. It's something special. It's never about one game or one week, but about a long journey. The players did a good job to be prepared for the second half of the season».

The FC Porto-Benfica match takes place this Wednesday at Estádio do Dragão, starting at 20:45.

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