It is generally only one year to Francesco Farioli before getting bored. At the OGC Nice first, where the Italian had met the objectives set by the club president during the 2023/2024 season. Jean-Pierre Rivère had thus asked him to find the European Cup for the coming year. What was done, Nice having finished in 5th place in Ligue 1.
Not enough to remember the tactician, who then engaged with Ajax Amsterdam for the 2024/2025 season. An adventure there too short-lived. However, the confidence placed by the Ajacid management was great. In his signature, Francesco Farioli has been becoming the first non -Dutch coach since 1998. But the title escaped the club, which had nine points ahead of five days from the end, for the benefit of the PSV. A “Mûre reflection” then pushed him from his own free will.
Today, Farioli has bounced back. Now on the bench of FC Porto, the 36-year-old tactician came to replace Martin Anselmi, dismissed by its president André Villas-Boas due to disappointing results. A choice that turns out to be more than paying, since the dragoes are at the heart of a crazy series of invincibility.
To resign to unbeaten in Europe
Victorious of the Belgrade red star last night on the second day of the Europa League, FC Porto continues to impress the whole old continent. It's simple, the club has won all its games since the start of the season. The results are seven out of seven victories in Liga Portugal, one of which is prestigious against Sporting outside (1-2), but also two in two in C3. In Europe, only Bayern is doing so well. Vincent Kompany's men are also on a series of nine victories in nine games.
The message is clear for future opponents of the Lusitanian club, who will also face Benfica during a Portuguese classico this Sunday at 10:15 p.m., but also and especially Nice. The former Farioli team will travel to the Estadio Do Dragao (50,000 seats) on behalf of the 5th day of the Europa League on Thursday, November 27 at 6.45 p.m.
