FC Porto coach, Vítor Bruno, previewed the clash against Moreirense, scheduled for this Sunday at 5pm, in the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup.
Regarding Moreirense, Bruno commented: “They are a team that has not lost at home recently. They have already six or seven games without defeat at home, including against one of our rivals who found it difficult to impose themselves in Moreira de Cónegos. This It will always be a different game to the one we had in the League Cup. Our lineup, naturally, will be different. The moment is different, the context too, and we will be playing in front of their fans. this game to find good sensations and to rise from a phase that hasn’t been the best. We’re not running away from anything. This is football;
Regarding fans’ discontent after the defeat at Luz, he acknowledged: “There is always a strong impact. It always leaves a mark. What I call the agony of resolving issues the next day tends to remain for longer. It’s a feeling of agony. % of how we reacted. What we did was simple: identify problems in the game against Benfica and find solutions.
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Regarding the dynamics of the squad, he stated: “It’s important not to forget the profile of our squad, the average age of the team and the types of players we have. Just this week, we had a player who went to classes in the afternoon after training morning. They are young boys. Only time will reveal whether this brings positive or negative results. I have been here for eight years;
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Regarding rumors about damage to his vehicle after the classic, he commented: “I mentioned earlier that I know all the routes, and I wasn’t driving with my head out the window. What appeared in the press the next day was exaggerated. Damage to the vehicle: zero! Absolutely zero. It’s all a matter of how they want to convey the message and what interest there is behind it. progression in the Cup. fans are dissatisfied, they can express that. How they choose to do so is up to each person.
Fran Navarro could be a candidate for the game against Moreirense: “When I said that Fran deserved every penny of his salary, it caused a bit of an uproar and some people commented, rightly so. But just because he’s not playing doesn’t mean he’s not a good professional. We may need to value those who are not playing more, as their contribution is consistent and they don’t shy away from it, compared to others who may be in good form. Samu and Fran available, and It depends on the moment of the game. Moreirense can use a different striker; it’s all strategy, and we need to communicate as much as possible.
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