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Before the classic against Benfica: FC Porto quartet works at Olival on day off
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Before the classic against Benfica: FC Porto quartet works at Olival on day off

Record14 September 2026 at 10:56

FC Porto held a training session at Olival on the team's day off, with four players working on recovery. João Costa, Zaidu, Froholdt and Pietuszewski were the players who showed up at the Olival facilities to continue their recovery process.

This extra training session comes before the classic match between FC Porto and Benfica, scheduled for soon. The four players are recovering from injuries and are trying to be available for the match against the red-colored rivals.

João Costa and Zaidu have been regular absences from Sérgio Conceição's team, while Froholdt and Pietuszewski have also been sidelined from the pitches due to physical problems.

The work at Olival aims to accelerate the players' recovery so they can join the group in preparation for the important Lisbon derby.

Why this matters

FC Porto fans closely follow the physical condition of these four players, as any absence can influence the coach's options for the derby against Benfica. Recovery work on a day off suggests urgency in having the full squad available for one of the most important games of the season.

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