André Silva says Francesco Farioli's most impressive quality is his care with details. FC Porto have turned that into 11 wins from 11 league matches, 33 points, 27 goals scored and only 5 conceded, and Silva's view gives the run a clearer explanation than the result line alone.
Farioli's dressing room message
Speaking to A Bola, Silva described a coach who is demanding and focused on the small things. He said Farioli can build a strong and united group, and that he makes everyone feel useful and strong.
That lines up with the kind of start Porto have produced. A team can run hot for a few weeks, but 11 straight league wins and a 27-5 goal record point to more than a simple burst of form.
Farioli also said after the recent game, speaking to Foot Mercato in comments translated from French: "All matches are difficult when you play every three days. Physically and mentally, it is not easy to always be at the top. We are doing well, but sometimes you have to know how to suffer, as today in the second half. […] These are important results, and we want to continue on this path. Now it is time to relax a little before preparing for the next matchday."
Porto's league run and what comes next
The league numbers are stark. Porto sit on 33 points after 11 matchdays, with 27 goals scored and 5 conceded. They also beat Benfica 3-1 in the early-season clash, which sits alongside the rest of the run rather than apart from it.
Silva's praise matters because it comes from inside the squad. He returned to FC Porto last summer, nine years after leaving for AC Milan, and his own role in the team has been steady enough to back up the point. He has 4 league goals and 2 assists in 11 appearances.
Porto's next league fixture against Sporting CP comes on 29 November in the 12th round. That is the first big checkpoint after a start that has been built on results and, by Silva's account, a coach who has his players buying into the details.
FAQ
Why is FC Porto's perfect league start being linked to Francesco Farioli?
André Silva says Farioli's care with details is the biggest reason Porto look so strong. Porto have won all 11 league matches, sit on 33 points, and have scored 27 goals while conceding 5. Silva says the coach can build a strong and united group, with everyone feeling useful and strong.
How dominant has FC Porto been in the Primeira Liga so far?
Porto have won all 11 of their league matches and collected 33 points from 33 available. They have scored 27 goals and conceded 5 after 11 matchdays. Their early-season clash with Benfica ended in a 3-1 win, and Sporting CP are due to visit on 29 November in the 12th round.
What has André Silva said about returning to FC Porto?
Silva returned to FC Porto last summer, nine years after leaving for Milan. He says Milan made him grow enormously and that he is grateful for the experience, while also admitting he could have been more patient there. For Porto this season, he has 4 league goals and 2 assists in 11 appearances.
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