Porto head coach Francesco Farioli previewed his side's Champions League matchday four meeting with Napoli at the Estadio do Dragao. Porto are still searching for their first points in Europe, and Farioli said there are no clear favourites for the game.
Farioli on Napoli's quality
Farioli said: "Napoli has quality even with some absences; they are a strong and competitive team. But we are too. They have won two Scudetti in recent years, and we will use our opportunities to have a great game. We want to go onto the pitch with great determination."
Absences and tactical adjustments
Farioli said: "Regarding injuries, we tried to understand who their starters might be and we will be ready. However, we thought more about our formation than theirs. We also have our absences and need appropriate solutions. It will be a chess match; as a piece is moved, there are adjustments that must be made."
Performance and attacking output
Farioli mentioned Massimiliano Allegri as an experienced coach and "one of the maximum references of Italian football". He also said: "If you look at the xG, you notice that Napoli's offensive production is of a high level. It's a team that builds a lot, but some results haven't represented what their performance was. But that happened to us too in the Champions League. This is football. What matters is the performance, and then we know the result is the supreme judge."
Porto's aim at home
Farioli said: "My goal is to reach the attack and score. I've been here for 60 games; we have grown, we carry the ball, and the construction is there. And tomorrow we will be the usual Porto, even with the right pressing. Balance will make the difference; you have to make the right choice in the hot situations of the match. From our point of view, we want to do well to start scoring points in the Champions League, and doing it at home gives us the opportunity to give off some extra energy."
