Farioli: “Visited the museum, FC Porto’s history is fighting spirit” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli previewed the Rio Ave–FC Porto match, for the sixth round of the Primeira Liga, scheduled for Friday at 8:15 pm, in Vila do Conde. The dragons' coach began by stating:

"In these days we talked a lot about it, especially with Arouca [about the postponement of the game]. The club's position is clear, it does not help any Portuguese club. It will create problems. It's an extraordinary scenario. Last season, they changed three times when I was at Ajax. We will 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 about fighting. We have no future without the past".

Francesco Farioli commented on Rio Ave's journey:

"Complicated team, changed owner, they will show the spirit of Mariakis, who always wants to improve things. They have a great coach who did very well last season. They have tools to create problems for us, we analyzed them, we tried to prepare the game in the best possible way, we did our job, but that's only a part. We have to be prepared and be competitive in tomorrow's game".

Francesco Farioli updated the medical report regarding William Gomes and Martim Fernandes:

"William and Martim were at training today, William has a 99% chance of being in the team, we will only see Martim tomorrow".

Francesco Farioli recalled José Mourinho's visit to the 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 talk to him" (...) "I don't have to comment on Mr. Mourinho's career. He is a reference for Portuguese football, for many coaches and for me, but I will not make comments about something that is not official. Nor do I have to comment on what does not concern FC Porto. But I admire what he did".

Francesco Farioli also mentioned the entry 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 team B. He is tall, has a lot of strength, but to be in his best form he will need a few more days".

Farioli confirmed FC Porto's intention to register Ángel Alarcón in the list for the Europa League:

"Gabi was with us in the 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 main 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 main team".

Francesco Farioli was asked about the possibility of signing a central defender after the serious injury of Nehuén Pérez:

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