On October 4, Beijing time, the 2nd round of the UEFA Europa League stage is about to start, and Porto will welcome the match against Manchester United. Before the match, Porto manager Vitor Bruno attended a press conference to share his thoughts on the match and the team's preparation.
Bruno began by reviewing the team's recent performances, noting that the mistakes made in Norway against Bodø Shine had been corrected against Arouca. He emphasized that competing at European level requires the team to be almost perfect and that they must always be on their toes and ready to tackle challenges.
Talking about United's form, Bruno said that although United is currently in the play-off position, the team's strength should not be underestimated, especially since they almost beat a strong team like Manchester City this season. Bruno believes that the match against United will be a tough one and the team must go into the game with a strong sense of mission and always maintain the right mindset and humility.
Asked if he would accept a draw, Bruno was adamant: "There are no draws here. We have high demands to always win." He emphasized that in Porto, every game is a crucial game and the team has to go all out to win.
Bruno also talked about the team's preparations, saying that the team didn't prepare in a special way, but in the usual way. He analyzed the game against Arouca and tried to make changes in some moments of the game. According to Bruno, the team did not change its preparation, but maintained stability and continuity compared to the games against other teams.
Additionally, Bruno spoke about the protest messages from fans who scrawled graffiti around the stadium, stating that he can't control what people think, but will focus on getting FC Porto to win. He humorously responded to the jibes about his dancing and said he is better at being a coach than a singer or dancer.
Finally, Bruno spoke about the immense pressure United manager Temhag is facing, stating that he is in a similar situation. He expressed his desire to meet with Ten Hag and welcomed Ten Hag to his dressing room for a chat. Bruno believes that both he and Ten Hag must remain calm and focused in difficult moments to deliver the best performance for the team.
Bruno Fernandes, a much criticized player, was highly praised by Bruno as a national team player who always puts in quality performances. He emphasized that the team must try to control Fernandez, not letting him play the way he wants and always be ready to limit his style of play.
