Porto played in Nottingham this term: Farioli's XI, what's changed | OneFootball

FC Porto have already played in Nottingham this season and are now preparing for another match on that pitch. On that occasion, in the third round of the Europa League league phase, the Dragons lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest, with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White (19') and Igor Jesus (77'), both from the penalty spot.

If we look at the starting eleven, there is certainly one player who will not be part of this reunion: Samu Aghehowa. The Spanish forward suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, underwent surgery in Spain and is now in the recovery process.

Diogo Costa, Alberto Costa, Kiwior, Jan Bednarek and Francisco Moura were Francesco Farioli's choices for the defensive line. Further forward were Pablo Rosario, Alan Varela, Victor Froholdt, Pepê, Samu and Borja Sainz. Off the bench, Farioli brought on Martim Fernandes, Zaidu, Gabri Veiga, Rodrigo Mora and William Gomes.

Among those substitutes who were used, and according to the national press, Martim Fernandes will miss tonight's match. On the other hand, William Gomes returns after being left out of the match against Estoril Praia in the Primeira Liga.

Nottingham Forest vs FC Porto is scheduled for 8pm this Thursday, 16 April, and will decide one of the teams for the Europa League semi-finals, following the 1-1 draw in the first leg. Read the match preview.

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