I remember how it felt when I arrived, now we’re tall, blond… | OneFootball

FC Porto kicked off the season with a clean sweep of victories, but the four wins in four rounds did not excite Francesco Farioli. The Dragons' coach recalled the complicated environment he found at the club upon his arrival and called for everyone to keep their "feet on the ground". In the preview to Nacional, the Italian also mentioned the injuries in the squad.

What he expects from Nacional

"We had many players with the national teams and it's important to reconnect everyone here in these days before the game and keep moving forward, knowing that what we've done is in the past. The next challenge is Nacional, a team that is doing well, they've had good games at home and we are well prepared. They usually play in 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, but with a lot of variability with the ball, different pressure timings and we have to be ready for the challenge."

Players with the right mindset after the break

"They have to be, there's no other way. For me it's very clear. We also have to do a reality check, as I like to say. Two months ago, when I arrived, I remember the feelings, the body language of the people. And, in two months, we all have grown to 1.95m, we're blond and blue-eyed. That's not the reality. The players weren't that bad before and, probably, they're not that good now. The enthusiasm of the fans is something we need to know how to leverage. We're going to play again in front of a packed Dragon and it's a privilege to deserve this support in every game. The challenge for everyone is to stay calm, keep their feet on the ground and continue to work very hard."

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