João Brandão on Torrense trip: "We're ready and fully focused" | OneFootball

After four wins and one draw in the last five matches, FC Porto B heads to Torres Vedras for the 24th round of the Segunda Liga, where they will face SCU Torreense at the Estádio Manuel Marques (Saturday, 2:00 pm, Sport TV+). Even sitting near the top of the table, João Brandão reminded that there are still 30 points “up for grabs” and that this “shows what lies ahead and what we still have to achieve.”

The coach also emphasized that “the fact that SCU Torreense is so strong at home is a challenge for us, but our desire to win is always greater than the challenges we face,” and highlighted the balance of the opponent. Center-back Luís Gomes assured that the blue and whites remain “humble” and with “their feet firmly on the ground.” FC Porto B occupies sixth place with 34 points, while SCU Torreense is fourth, with 36.

João BrandãoThe reward for hard work"This is the moment of reward, but it’s not a moment where we are working more or less than in the recent past. We are working in the same way, very dedicated to our work, and focused on what’s to come. We have 34 points and there are still 30 up for grabs, and that shows what lies ahead and what we still have to achieve.”

SCU Torreense"We have set some challenges for the team regarding our behavior and daily routine, but also for the match. The fact that SCU Torreense is so strong at home is a challenge for us, but our desire to win is always greater than the challenges we face. That’s how we approach this game. In my opinion, SCU Torreense has one of the most balanced squads in this Segunda Liga and has a very coherent balance between more experienced players who know this league well, like David Bruno, Stopira, and Costinha, and younger players who still have a lot of energy. We are going in search of the three points knowing we will face a great team.”

From the youth academy to the B team and from the B team to the A team"It’s a daily challenge to prepare for a match with some absences, it’s true, but the pride is greater than that challenge. Every day we have the ability to place players in the context of the A team and room to bring up players from the under-17s and under-19s. That is a tremendous source of pride for us and fits the purpose of the B team. Nothing serves as an excuse for what we want to do and everything serves as motivation. Representing FC Porto is the greatest motivation of all.”

Luís GomesUnited, humble, and confident"Of course, the performances and the points we have earned bring us a lot of confidence and unity, but we are humble and always keep our feet firmly on the ground. There are still many points to play for and this is a competitive league. We are FC Porto and we still have many games to win.”

The trip to Torres Vedras"I expect a match and a team that reflect the Segunda Liga, but we will go in to win as we do in every game. It’s a tough ground and they are a competitive team, but we have already shown that we are too and that we can beat any opponent on any field. That’s the focus we will bring to this game.”

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