Sylaidopoulos: We faced the league’s best team so far | OneFootball

Sotiris Sylaidopoulos analyzed Rio Ave's 3-0 defeat to FC Porto. The coach of the Vilacondenses expressed disappointment with the result and his team's performance.

"I think we played against the best team in the League so far. Starting with two goals like this makes a comeback difficult. We have to take a step forward and stay united. We have tough games against Benfica and Famalicão and need to respond as a group".

"Substitutions? We tried to change the formation to push our lines higher. When we changed the formation we got taller, but without the necessary distance between lines, which made FC Porto's mission easier".

"We don't just have a game on Tuesday. We have nine days and three games. This is not normal for us. The change on the day with Famalicão is not expected. The League and the Federation can't do this. The rules have to be for everyone".

"Fans? They have every right to express their feelings, they were here before all the players and coaches and will continue to be. For me the important thing is the group's response and how we want to compete. Conceding two goals from set pieces is worrying. I take responsibility, but we have to fight".

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