João Brandão: “We need to stay fully focused on our process and our game” | OneFootball

In the best phase of the season, after two consecutive victories that moved the team away from the last place in the standings, FC Porto hosts Lus. Lourosa this Sunday. In the preview of the match, coach João Brandão praised the team.

"Above all, we must value the behavioral side of the team and the players, that's what led us to achieve these recent results. We also need to look at consistency, as consistency is important in the development process of the athletes and the team. It's a long, difficult path, but we are focused on what we can do and our capabilities. We are focused on the development of the players and have always approached the context of the B team in this way, and we will not change based on anything," he emphasized, before anticipating the challenges of the next game.

"I dare say it will be the most difficult game we've had so far, if only because of the characteristics of the opponent, who is the champion of Liga 3. It's a team led by a coach who had a 70% win rate after his arrival last season. They have already won away against Marítimo and Feirense, so it will be a tremendous challenge, but we are prepared. We need to be very focused on our process and our game. They create a lot of danger in offensive set pieces, and we need to be alert," he stressed.

João Brandão also addressed Portugal's title in the U-17 World Cup, in a team that includes five representatives from FC Porto. "First of all, it's a tremendous pride as a Portuguese, but also as a Porto supporter to see our five representatives. Winning the European and World Cup in such a short period is unequivocal proof of the value of the entire team and the Federation. I also want to say a word to all those who work in the development of FC Porto and contribute to these players having all the conditions to develop their talent. Our five athletes are to be congratulated, and it is also a pride as a coach to see the performance they had in a moment of such pressure as a final. They showed character, personality, and a lot of quality," he applauded.

FC Porto B faces Lus. Lourosa this Sunday at 11 a.m.

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