Francesco Farioli: "I feel privileged to manage one of Europe's top clubs" | OneFootball

“The start of the season was brilliant. It’s hard to ask for more or better, but the reality is that what we’ve done is already done. We don’t have time to celebrate what we’ve already achieved.” The idea is clear, especially because “a challenging period is approaching that will require the best from everyone,” and Francesco Farioli remains committed to “making the fans happy.”

In statements to O Jogo, the coach admitted he was “surprised at how quickly the players adapted to a different rhythm” and expressed his appreciation “to the captains,” whose impact “has been enormous, and the ability to maintain the standard at a high level is very important, in addition to their commitment to the Club.” The choice to “pick men instead of just football players” proved to be the right one and justified the signing of Thiago Silva, described as “a player who will bring extra energy and will be an important asset to the Club with his experience and winning mentality.”

The team “has an idea and the right attributes to play in different scenarios,” but the Italian coach emphasizes that “the list is very long” when it comes to room for improvement: “We are very demanding with ourselves, first within the coaching staff, but also the players are always asking and demanding more to improve. I honestly think this is the key, above all: more than being satisfied with our achievements, we must really be demanding with ourselves to get better.” With that spirit, the squad is heading to the Algarve, where there will be “a good opportunity to bring people together again, unite the group, and work in a different environment” at a time designed to “recharge, refresh, and refuel.”

Considering himself “privileged to be the coach of one of the best clubs in Europe” and driven by “a very strong commitment to FC Porto,” Francesco Farioli is already looking ahead. In youth development, “the goal is to try to build and pave the way for great talents,” although “the standard of demand has to be very high”; in the market, he aims to “try to make the team more balanced, with greater squad depth, adding quality and the right profile”: “We especially want to add the right mentality, something that for us is absolutely essential. We want commitment, energy, and to add value for the present and for the future. We know there is a financial balance that we also need to respect.”

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