I want the team switched on at all times, they're always under pressure | OneFootball

After the resounding 4-0 win over Casa Pia, this Sunday, on the third matchday of the League, Francesco Farioli highlighted the improvements of FC Porto, especially with the trip to Sporting on Saturday (20h30) in mind.

Dragão forced to remain "connected"

"The first half was played at a very good pace, with the right patience and aggression. And we managed to recover possession in the high zone. In the second half, we lowered the pace. We will continue to improve, certainly. I want the group to always be connected to the game, not to lower the pace, so that the opponent does not grow. We don't want to lower our standards. Our idea of the game requires focus and physical capacity, because the players are constantly exposed to duels."

"Football is a matter of taste, everything with its risk and benefit. When I became a coach, I opted for aggressive teams, with reinforced pressure in the offensive midfield, with bravery. The physical index and ambition are decisive."

Substitutions without thinking about Alvalade?

"I made the substitutions thinking about this game, because we were winning 3-0 at home, with three players yellow-carded. Zaidu and Alberto Costa are fine, Alberto felt muscle pain, nothing serious. As for Zaidu, he left at halftime because I chose to give minutes to Francisco Moura."

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