Farioli: “We can't afford to think things are easy…” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli analyzes the start of the season for FC Porto, highlighting that the team has not yet conceded any goals and warning that the players should not think that "things are easy." The coach also comments on the difficulties of preparing for matches due to the tight schedule:

Start of the season without conceding goals

"It's good because it shows solidity. In Salzburg, it was the first game where we conceded two or three goal opportunities to the opponent. If we want to continue doing what we have been doing, not just the results, it has everything to do with the hunger and willingness to get things done. What shouldn't happen is a feeling that things are easy. It can't be like that. Three months ago, it was difficult to win a game, and if we have these kinds of results, it is thanks to the work and dedication of each player. After the games against Salzburg, Rio Ave, and Nacional, I was upset with the way we played. I thought our standards dropped significantly. In the training session on Friday, I saw the team I know again."

Reduced training time on the pitch

"When we play in European competitions, the pace is completely different. It's almost like a different sport because we have to be able to concentrate everything we have in the few minutes we spend training on the pitch. It requires greater concentration from the players. The training we did in Salzburg was to prepare for the game with Arouca, and the only variation we had was the day off. I hope the players are prepared to face Arouca."

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