Farioli Wants FC Porto Focused in Final 45 Days of Season FC Porto coach Francesco Farioli emphasized the importance of maintaining team unity and focus during the final stretch of the season, ahead of their upcoming match against Estoril Praia. Speaking at a press conference in Olival on Saturday, April 11, Farioli reiterated that the club’s leadership in the I Football League depends on their ability to stay connected and disciplined in the next 45 days. The Italian coach highlighted the challenges of the final phase, noting that external narratives often attempt to undermine the team’s progress. He warned that setbacks in the coming matches could be exploited for media attention, but stressed that the priority remains on collective performance. Farioli addressed the recent 2-2 draw against Famalicão, which occurred in the last round of the league, downplaying its significance in the context of FC Porto’s overall position. The club currently leads the championship by five points over Sporting, the second-placed team, despite having played one more match. The coach acknowledged the importance of each game but emphasized that the focus should remain on the process rather than the outcomes. “All games have their weight, but the focus is not on the consequences,” he said. “What matters is that we are absolutely connected in the 45 days that we have left, at all times.” Looking ahead to the match against Estoril Praia, Farioli described the opponent as a “very offensive” team with a strong attacking record in the I League. He praised Estoril Praia’s season, noting their ability to score goals and maintain a high level of play. “They play very offensive football, with a lot of goals, and have one of the best attacks in the I League,” he said.#fc_porto #francesco_farioli #nottingham_forest #estoril_praia #i_football_league
