Francesco Farioli: “We work hard to make our fans happy” | OneFootball

Victor Froholdt scored the only goal that gave FC Porto the victory this Sunday against FC Famalicão (1-0) in the 11th round of the League, thus returning to the isolated lead with 31 points, three more than Sporting. In a match where the Dragons dominated much of the first half, having had “many moments and many opportunities to close the game” still in that phase, Francesco Farioli valued the “key result” obtained by the team on a difficult ground and against an opponent that “has been doing very well” this season. “The League is very competitive, all games are very difficult,” reinforced the Italian coach.

An important victory“Winning is never easy, but in the first half we had many moments and many opportunities to close the game. The first half was under control, but the second was more complicated. When you play every 72 hours, it's not easy. It was absolutely a key result. FC Famalicão has been doing very well, so we knew it would be a difficult game. It was a very positive game and result, but winning is never easy, as we see every weekend. The only bad part was Bednarek's injury, but it won't be anything serious.”

The Famalicão fortress“They had only conceded one goal at home, they have been fantastic. We controlled their reaction well in the second half, in which the dynamics changed, as they had nothing to lose and took more risks. Today we took too long to close the game.”

A moment can change everything“In these games, we have to be focused at all times. The game started in a certain way, completely under control, but in an instant, everything can change and become complicated with a set piece, a play we couldn't cut off, or a lapse in concentration that can cost two points. We move forward.”

The inexhaustible energy of Victor Froholdt“His characteristics are many, but what we all see is an incredible engine and the ability to run for two players. He is a very dedicated player in his work, always wants to learn and evolve at all times of the game. He works hard, and we haven't seen his best version yet, but the consistency he has had from the start is remarkable for such a young player.”

Bednarek's exit due to injury“The Doctor is positive about Bednarek. He had already felt pain after the game in Utrecht. In recent days he felt good, but today during the game, he didn't. He needs to rest now.”

The entry of Pablo Rosario into the defensive axis“We have known each other for a long time, and he is a very reliable player in various positions. I thought that being right-footed could help us more, although Dominik Prpić has been very, very good so far. He has evolved a lot, played 90 minutes on Thursday. The opportunities are there, and he will seize them.”

The League leadership“The League is very competitive, all games are very difficult. All results can change at any moment, we have to be attentive to all the small things. It's not easy to score points every 72 hours, but when you are FC Porto, we have to win every game. It demands a lot from all of us, but we work hard to make our fans happy.”

The tireless support of the fans“We are lucky to always have our fans with us. In every game, home or away, all our tickets are sold out. When we play away, the atmosphere is different, but our fans always make us feel at home, and that is important for us, that feeling of unity. We will continue like this, and in the next competitive block, we will play more often at home, so their support will be even more important. We will play at the Dragão for four different competitions, and we need our fans with us until the end.”

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