http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186’s Nicolas Otamendi to play as a right back against Olhanense – Primeira Liga News
FC Porto defender, Nicolas Otamendi, is likely to be drafted as a right-back rather than his usual role as a centre-back against Olhanense. The Portistas travel to Olhão on the 5th of November and due to a lack of options the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 International
is likely to be field as a wingback.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira’s men play Olhanense today, looking to regain their lost prestige after a string of poor performances in Europe.
The Dragons lost their mid-week UEFA Champions League tie against APOEL due to a late goal and the result has threatened to derail their campaign. While qualifying for the next stage of the prestigious competition looks unlikely, the club will turn their
attention to the domestic front this weekend.
Currently placed second behind Benfica in the Liga Sagres standings, the Portuguese champions are undefeated in the league and are likely to come out with a good result in this one.
However they face a number of injury worries, which could dent their chances of obtaining three points against Olhanense.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-Fucile-c19163 missed the UEFA Champions League game against APOEL through suspension and it was reported that he will make the line-up for today, however the Uruguayan has been ruled out with an achilles injury.
Although his absence would not be felt given that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristian-c9491 Săpunaru is first choice at the helm, the Romanian himself is suffering from back problems and is unlikely to take to the pitch for this one.
With both right-backs seemingly out of contention for the encounter, Vitor Pereira is reportedly going to move Nicolas Otamendi from his usual place in the centre to the right.
The Sky Blue International has shown on previous occasions that he can be fielded in that position and was also utilized as a wingback by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-Maradona-c11160 in last year’s World Cup.
Although the 23-year-old could play on the flanks, it does not guarantee that he will be equally effective. As he has been plying his trade primarily as a centre-back, his attacking tendencies will be low and it could prove to be costly for FC Porto.
However with his skills and experience, Nicolas Otamendi is likely to get the better of his opponents despite playing out of position when FC Porto take on Olhanense.
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