William Gomes is medically fit again and may get minutes when FC Porto face Paredes in the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup on Friday at 20:45 on RTP1. That is the cleanest team-news boost for Francesco Farioli after the first team returned to work at Olival following five days off.
Gomes back in the frame
The forward recovered from a right-ankle sprain suffered at the Estádio dos Barreiros in the match where Porto beat Marítimo 2-1. A club source told A Bola: "William Gomes is medically fit and may get minutes against Paredes." The wording matters here, because it points to involvement rather than a guaranteed start.
Gomes has already made 8 Primeira Liga appearances this season, with 2 goals and 2 assists, so Porto are not getting back a player short of rhythm. His 7.29 league rating also reflects how productive he has been when available.
Porto's squad picture
Chris Smalling, Vasco Sousa and Gabriel Mec are still listed in the medical report, so the fit-again Gomes offers Farioli one more attacking option. Porto also arrive with 5 wins from 5 in all competitions, which gives the cup tie a different feel from a routine midweek assignment.
Paredes should still have Porto's attention. Their recent cup form is 3 wins and 2 losses, and the Dragão tie comes with a place in the next round on the line. For Porto, the immediate gain is simple enough: one more forward training normally again before Friday night.
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