João Brandão: «Since the beginning I felt that the team was not at the required intensity levels»
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João Brandão: «Since the beginning I felt that the team was not at the required intensity levels»

Record30 August 2026 at 21:15

João Brandão, FC Porto coach, spoke publicly about his team's performance, recognizing that since the beginning he felt that the intensity level displayed by the players did not match what was required. The coach's statements come following a performance that did not meet the technical team's expectations.

Despite the criticism regarding the lack of intensity, Brandão made sure to highlight the commitment and determination of the group throughout the entire match. The Porto coach noted that, regardless of the difficulties, the team did not give up and fought until the final whistle.

The article essentially presents a direct quote from João Brandão, where the FC Porto coach analyzes his team's performance and tries to find explanations for what he considered to be a game start below expected standards. The club's position in the league and details about the opponent are not mentioned in the available text.

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