FC Porto held a joint training session between the first team and the B squad on Tuesday at the Jorge Costa Training Centre in Olival. The session took place without several internationals and injured players, including young defender Martim Chelmik, who returned from the Portugal U19 squad with a left thigh injury and has begun his recovery process.
Chelmik, a promising academy product, was sent back to the club by the U19 national team after suffering the muscular problem. The centre-back is now under the care of FC Porto's medical staff, starting specific treatment for his condition. His absence adds to an extensive list of players unavailable for manager Farioli, who was without ten elements due to international duty.
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Besides Chelmik, several other players followed differentiated work regimes. João Costa, Nehuen Pérez, Seko Fofana and Gabri Veiga underwent treatment and gym work. Meanwhile, Nehuen Pérez, Zaidu, Martim Fernandes, Vasco Sousa and André Miranda carried out conditional training. On the B team side, Emanuel Benjamín and André Oliveira are in treatment, while Brayan Caicedo trains conditionally and Mame Niang is also following a recovery plan.
The absence of so many key pieces, including goalkeeper Diogo Costa and forward Santiago Giménez, requires careful squad management. The joint training sessions between the two teams will continue at least until Friday, when FC Porto plays a friendly match against Deportivo in A Coruña. The next training session is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
This preparation period comes as FC Porto leads the Primeira Liga with 21 points from seven games, holding a five-point advantage over Benfica. The dragon's next official commitment is on October 10th, away against Marítimo, who sit in 11th place. Fans can check the team's progress and the full schedule on our standings and fixtures pages.
The team is buoyed by the good form of Gabri Veiga, the top scorer this season with four goals in seven appearances. The gradual return of the injured players will be vital to maintaining the positive momentum, which includes a 3-1 win over rivals Benfica in the last matchday.
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