Victory against APOEL is vital says, FC Porto president Pinto da Costa – UEFA Champions League News
FC Porto president, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cyprus-c2881 outfit at Estadio do Dragao tomorrow and the superemo insists that the
home team must walk away with three points.
Vitor Pereira’s men have had a mixed campaign in Europe so far. Their opening fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk saw them pick up maximum points but in their next game with Zenit St. Petersburg, they suffered a 3-1 loss.
However the reigning Portuguese champions have since then gone to record back-to-back victories in the League and the Cup.
Away to Academica, they were able to overcome their rivals with a 3-0 score line, but that was only a preview of what was to follow. The Dragons then proceeded to thrash Pero Pinheiro 8-0 in the Portuguese Cup and along with it, boosted their low morale.
Now on a great run of form, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Costa-c9458 also wants.
Speaking to reporters, the official said that although his team were on a great run of form and there were no major injury concerns for the tie, the players will still have to prove their point on the pitch and win.
"Let's see if we actually play a good game and achieve three points. Earning victory is vital,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuno-Pinto-c28241 da Costa was quoted as saying.
Although facing a tough task against the Cypriots, FC Porto will be boosted with the return of their star players.
The likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Helton-c16018 all sat out the weekend’s Cup clash and will be rearing to go in tomorrow's game. But the most important news on the team front is that Brazilian striker Kleber will be fit for UEFA Champions League encounter.
Former Maritimo man, Kleber has been sidelined since sustaining a shoulder injury against Zenit St. Petersburg but will make his return today according to Porto coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira.
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