The end of the year is often associated with evaluations. On the eve of the Invicta classic, Vítor Bruno chose not to analyze the six months at the helm of FC Porto, postponing this reflection until the end of the season.
«Assessments must be made at the end. I recognize that it is a common response, but that is the reality. If we want to make a direct and objective assessment at this point, we have already achieved one objective and lost another. We are competing on the fronts that we established as challenges at the beginning of the season. In May, we will do whatever is necessary for the evaluation», he said, at a press conference.
With January approaching, the transfer market reopens. When asked about possible additions and departures to the Dragons' squad, the coach stated that the «biggest reinforcement is already here».
«Honestly, the biggest reinforcement is already here. It was the reinstatement of Zé Mário [enfermeiro do clube]who faced a very complicated and sensitive problem. The strength and courage you have shown in recent years should be a source of inspiration for us. It's our biggest winter booster», he declared.
Despite this, Vítor Bruno expressed a wish for the new year. «The biggest desire is to enter January 1, 2025 and be at least one place above what we currently occupy. That would mean that we beat Boavista», he concluded.
The Invicta classic, which pits FC Porto against Boavista, is scheduled for 8:30 pm this Saturday, at Dragão, and refers to the 16th round of the League.
