Luís Filipe Vieira: FC Porto caught me off guard at league start | OneFootball

Luís Filipe Vieira, former president of Benfica, commented on the start of the I Liga in a recent interview, where he also assumed the intention of running again for the presidency of the Reds. Among the topics addressed, he highlighted the start of the season of FC Porto, which he classified as surprising.

Under the command of new coach Francesco Farioli, the dragons started the championship on the right foot, adding two convincing victories: 3-0 against Vitória SC and 2-0 against Gil Vicente. The results and the quality of the performance left good indications, reinforcing the confidence of the Portista fans in a technical project that is still in its early stages.

Vieira admitted that he did not expect such a rapid adaptation of the team to the new coach and emphasized that FC Porto has already shown solidity and effectiveness, characteristics that can be decisive in the fight for the title.

The statements come in a context where the season promises to be balanced, with the three big teams entering determined and with different projects underway. For now, FC Porto's response has been one of the most positive, generating surprise even outside the blue and white universe.

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