Farioli is expected to field a similar starting eleven against Santa Clara to the one he has used most frequently this season.
After the setback in Vila das Aves, and already in celebratory mode, FC Porto returns to the Dragao stadium and, this time, Francesco Farioli is expected to field a starting eleven more similar to the one he used for much of the season in the league.
Against Santa Clara this Saturday, the Italian coach is expected to make changes across the board. One of the main doubts lies in goal, after Claudio Ramos started against AVS. Joao Costa is aiming for his first=team debut, but Diogo Costa could also start.
Martim Fernandes remains on the injury list, so Alberto Costa will continue on the right wing, but he should be the only one remaining in defense. Nehuen Perez has recovered and could also get some playing time against the Azoreans.
It is also expected that the midfield will be completely new, while in attack, Oskar Pietuszewski should occupy the left-back position that was held by Borja Sainz last week.
At Santa Clara, there are also some doubts, because the team managed by Petit has already secured its place in the league and, in the last match, even managed to give debuts to players, such as the young goalkeeper Joao Afonso.
The FC Porto-Santa Clara match, from the 34th and final round of the Liga, kicks off at 3:30 PM and will be followed LIVE on Maisfutebol .
Check out the likely starting lineups for FC Porto vs. Santa Clara in the associated gallery .
