Pedro Lima catches Farioli’s eye in training match against Lourosa | OneFootball

The turbulent encounter with Lourosa on Monday served for Francesco Farioli to analyze Pedro Lima’s performance on the right flank of the defense. In the absence of Alberto Costa and Martim Fernandes, the Italian coach may have found in the young Brazilian a viable option for the next league match against Nacional.

Pedro Lima started in that test, and his performance in this role will ultimately influence Farioli’s final decision. In addition to him, the coach called up another right-back from the under-19s, Filipe Sousa, who also took part in training and is an international for Portugal’s youth teams.

The Brazilian arrived at FC Porto on the last day of the transfer window, on loan from Wolverhampton without a purchase option. Although initially intended for the B team, he has been working exclusively with the first team. Injuries to the usual starters have accelerated his learning process and integration into Francesco Farioli’s style of play. The Italian values full-backs who support the attack but also ensure defensive solidity – it’s this balance he seeks, and that Pedro Lima will have to demonstrate in order to make his debut for FC Porto.

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