Jakub Kiwior: “It’s freezing, but it’ll be heated on the pitch” | OneFootball

The match between Viktoria Plzen and FC Porto takes place in sub-zero temperatures, a topic addressed during the match presentation. Jakub Kiwior downplayed the climatic factor, predicting that the atmosphere will heat up on the field, and recalled that the opponent has not yet lost in this Europa League, something FC Porto intends to “change that.”

“We are ready for it. We haven't trained here, but everyone knows it will be cold, and we are mentally prepared for it. It might be cold outside, but on the field, it will be warm,” stated the Polish international, who revealed he had publicly offered – after doing so privately with Farioli – to play as a left-back, as he did in the Portuguese Cup classic against Benfica.

“It doesn't matter who is next to me, because we all have a good relationship and we can all play together. I can play as a full-back and as a center-back, those are the positions where I can play best, but for me, the important thing is to play,” he emphasized.

The partnership with Bednarek marked the first half of the season, but in Guimarães, Kiwior lined up alongside the experienced center-back Thiago Silva, an experience that left him with good impressions. “I felt very good because I had a very good player by my side. He helped me a lot with positioning, and it was a good game for us to connect because it was tough. We connected and kept a clean sheet,” the Polish defender congratulated himself.

The reinforcements Thiago Silva and Oskar Pietuszewski can only be registered in the next phase of UEFA competitions, so they will not be available for today's match. Kiwior also spoke about his compatriot, who debuted in blue and white in Guimarães and played a decisive role. “He had a fantastic debut. I think he will continue to work, and in the next game, he will be able to show even more,” he declared to Porto Canal.

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