Francesco Farioli called up FC Porto's B team to train with the first-team squad. The session at Olival was the first after a week's break, forced by the absence of 18 senior players who are away on international duty or recovering from injuries.
From goalkeeper Diogo Costa to defenders Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior, a total of nine players have been called up by their national teams. Another nine, including midfielder Seko Fofana and forward Gabri Veiga, are undergoing gym work or conditional training. This situation compelled Farioli and his assistant João Brandão to turn to the B-team youngsters to complete tactical work.
FC Porto sit top of the Primeira Liga with 21 points, from seven wins in seven games. Their last result was a 3-1 victory over Benfica on 20 September, a match in which Gabri Veiga, the team's current top scorer with four goals, opened the scoring. The team returns to competition on 10 October, away to Marítimo, and fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
The Italian manager explained the decision. "Francesco Farioli chamou equipa B do FC Porto para treino em conjunto," he said. The groups will train again on Tuesday at Olival, aiming to maintain rhythm before the bulk of the starters return. The team's next official fixture is scheduled for nearly two weeks' time.
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