Farioli: “We saw FC Porto’s trophies and fighting spirit” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli gave a preview of the Rio Ave–FC Porto match, corresponding to the sixth round of the Primeira Liga, scheduled for Friday at 8:15 p.m. in Vila do Conde. The Dragons’ coach began by stating:

“In recent days we’ve talked a lot about this, especially with Arouca [regarding the postponement of the match]. The club’s position is clear, it doesn’t help any Portuguese club. It will create problems. It’s an extraordinary scenario. Last season, they changed it three times when I was at Ajax. We’ll try to find solutions, the group is ready, everyone wants to fight. Yesterday we were at the museum, we saw the trophies and the history of FC Porto, which is all about fighting. We have no future without the past.”

Francesco Farioli commented on Rio Ave’s journey:

“A complicated team, changed ownership, they will show Mariakis’ spirit, who always wants to improve things. They have a great coach who did very well last season. They have the tools to cause us problems, we analyzed them, tried to prepare for the match in the best possible way, we did our job, but that’s just one part. We have to be ready and competitive in tomorrow’s game.”

Francesco Farioli gave a medical update regarding William Gomes and Martim Fernandes:

“William and Martim were at training today, William has a 99% chance of being in the squad, as for Martim, we’ll only see tomorrow.”

Francesco Farioli recalled José Mourinho’s visit to Estádio do Dragão and praised the Portuguese coach:

“José Mourinho was here in Porto last week. It was a great moment for him and for the club to celebrate the past. I didn’t have the opportunity to speak with him (…) I don’t have to comment on Mr. Mourinho’s career. He’s a reference for Portuguese football, for many coaches and for me, but I’m not going to comment on something that isn’t official. Nor do I have to comment on things that don’t concern FC Porto. But I admire what he has done.”

Francesco Farioli also mentioned the arrival of Yann Karamoh:

“I worked with him three or four years ago. He hasn’t shown his best yet, but I’m confident he can help FC Porto, both in the main team and in the B team. He’s tall, very strong, but to be at his best he’ll need a few more days.”

Farioli confirmed FC Porto’s intention to register Ángel Alarcón on the Europa League squad list:

“Gabi was with us in pre-season, he has the right mentality, learns quickly. Miranda and Ángel are two players with different characteristics, both need to better understand the needs of the first team, Ángel is doing everything to improve, he will be registered on the UEFA list, it’s a good opportunity to get closer to the first team.”

Francesco Farioli was asked about the possibility of signing a center-back after Nehuén Pérez’s serious injury:

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