Jan Bednarek trained without any limitations as FC Porto returned to work at Olival on Monday. The news, reported by Record, is a relief for coach Francesco Farioli after the defender was substituted at halftime during the win over Académico de Viseu.
FC Porto resumed training after Sunday's day off, which followed the away victory. The team, which tops the Primeira Liga with 12 points from four wins in four games, now prepares for its next challenge against Moreirense, scheduled for September 4th at the Estádio do Dragão. With nine goals scored and none conceded, Porto holds a two-point lead over Sporting CP at the summit of the standings.
What was the status of the other injured players?
Besides Bednarek, FC Porto's medical staff monitored other players at different stages of recovery. Zaidu continued with treatment work, while Seko Fofana, Vasco Sousa, André Miranda, Oskar Pietuszewski, and Samu undertook conditioned training. This information is part of the clinical report released by the club.
Monday's training session also served to integrate players from the B team under the Italian coach's guidance. Defenders Martim Chelmik, Luís Gomes, and Yoan Pereira, and midfielders Eirik Granaas and João Teixeira took part in the main session. This dynamic is common to assess the fitness of younger players and give them experience in the first-team environment.
What did Farioli say about Bednarek's situation?
After the match against Académico, Francesco Farioli had already stated the need to evaluate the centre-back. "Era preciso avaliar o central que teve de sair do encontro ao intervalo," the coach said in the post-match press conference. Bednarek's full participation in Monday's training appears to indicate the issue was not serious, alleviating fears of a long-term absence.
The team wore blue and white during the session at Olival, which focused on preparation for the upcoming fixture. Moreirense, tenth in the table, will be the opponent in the first home game of September, as shown on our fixtures page.
How is Porto preparing for the match against Moreirense?
FC Porto returns to training on Tuesday morning to intensify specific preparation for Moreirense. With a perfect defensive record in the league and a comfortable lead in the championship, the aim is to maintain consistency. The team looks to extend its winning streak and solidify its leadership, which can be viewed in detail on the standings page.
Bednarek's availability is an important factor for defensive solidity. His presence alongside other centre-backs in the squad gives Farioli more options to rotate the team in an early but already busy part of the season. The immediate focus is on ensuring all players with conditioning issues recover in time to be valid options.
