FC Porto held another training session on Thursday to prepare for their Primeira Liga opener against Alverca. Jan Bednarek, injured in the Supertaça, progressed to conditioned training, joining Cláudio Ramos, Alberto Costa, Vasco Sousa, André Miranda, and Samu on the injury list.
What’s new in the squad?
Bednarek, who had been undergoing treatment and gym work, took a significant step by joining conditioned training. The Polish defender, a key figure last season when Porto finished 1st in the Primeira Liga with 88 points (28 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in 34 games), is showing signs of recovery ahead of the new campaign.
Who were the B-team call-ups?
Porto manager Francesco Farioli invited two young talents from the B team to train with the first squad: defender Luís Gomes and forward Tiago Andrade. The move highlights the club’s commitment to youth development, especially with several first-team players sidelined due to injuries.
When is the next match?
Porto will host Alverca this Sunday at 18:00 in their next Primeira Liga fixture. The team, which scored 66 goals and conceded 18 last season (+48 goal difference), aims to maintain the winning momentum that saw them finish 6 points clear of Sporting CP.
Preparations are in full swing, with all eyes on the season opener.
