At that moment Porto led 0-1 after a header by Victor Froholdt. In the beginning of the second half, Pepê signed for the second goal for the team of former Ajax trainer Francesco Farioli.
Francesco Farioli had a clear message for Luuk de Jong: ‘Last season you let me cry, now you make me laugh’
Samu had to go to the side after half an hour with an injury. The Spaniard left the field very emotionally. The 34-year-old De Jong was his logical replacement. Nothing is known about the nature and seriousness of Samu’s injury.
Compliments for raid
Farioli gave De Jong the compliments for his raid afterwards. “The change from Luuk came earlier than planned. Initially he would only participate for a few minutes, but Samu’s injury would That changed. He fell well, it did great defensively, was very good at the ball and went on three or four times very good combinations with the midfielders. This created spaces to break through. “
“In addition, Luuk also gave us strength in the air when we had to play more directly. He also gave a great pass on Rodrigo Mora. His raid says a lot about his mentality and commitment,” said the Italian.