We must focus on the Portuguese league says, FC Porto coach Vitor Pereira – Report
FC Porto coach, Vitor Pereira, claims that his side must now focus on their Portuguese league fixtures. The Portistas have had a seemingly disappointing campaign in the UEFA Champions League and the tactician insists that they must turn their attention to
domestic affairs now.
Portuguese champions, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186, were touted to be the surprise package in this season of the prestigious European competition. After winning the UEFA Europa League, it was expected that they will put up a good showing at the elite level; however that has
not been the case.
The Dragons were drawn in a relatively easy group against the likes of Zenit St. Petersburg, Shakhtar Donetsk and APOEL but they haven’t been able to cruise past their opponents like many thought they would.
Far from it, Porto have actually struggled this term and losses against Zenit and APOEL, now place them on the verge of being knocked out of the tournament.
With their time to shine at the highest stage of European football coming to a likely close, coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira claims that his side should turn their attention to the Primeira Liga, where they are currently riding high up the table.
Speaking to reporters, the trainer said that the club should now focus on Liga Sagres and look to build on their good form, which sees them lie in 2nd position behind Benfica in the standings.
"It is important to change the chip for the championship and we focus on what we have done so far. The Champions League falls behind and we will focus on it later for the game against Shakhtar."
"Before that we will play in the League, where we are leaders and will be playing against Olhanense, a well organized team which is having a good campaign."
He also said that the domestic league and the UEFA Champions League were two entirely different competitions and should not be held in the same regard.
"We must be able to see that the Champions League and the Primeira Liga are two different competitions,” Vitor Pereira was quoted as saying.
FC Porto now take on Olhanense on the 5th of November away from home.
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