Braga are set to face FC Porto in round 27 of the I Liga, with the match kicking off at 20:30 this Sunday.
Costa’s Fitness a Concern for Porto
There is doubt surrounding Diogo Costa’s availability. He has a persistent back pain and a minor adductor inflammation. A decision will be made at the last moment to assess his comfort level for playing, according to Francesco Farioli.
Tiago Silva has been called up. The 18-year-old midfielder from the B team and under-19s has received praise. Oskar Pietuszewski replaces Gonçalo Sousa in the squad, compared to the Estugarda match.
Predicted Lineups for Braga and Porto
Predicted Braga lineup: Hornicek; Lagerbielke, Niakaté and Arrey-Mbi; Víctor Gómez, Gorby, Grillitsch and Dorgeles; Zalazar, Pau Víctor and Ricardo Horta.
Predicted FC Porto lineup: Diogo Costa; Alberto Costa, Bednarek, Kiwior and Martim Fernandes; Froholdt, Alan Varela and Gabri Veiga; Pepê, Deniz Gul and Pietuszewski.
Braga’s Tactical Approach
Farioli is expected to maintain squad rotation, with the only uncertainty at left-back, between Zaidu and Martim Fernandes. The Nigerian player started a week ago and on Thursday, which may indicate that the young Portuguese player will start today.
Gabri Veiga’s Return to Full Fitness
Gabri Veiga is set to reclaim his place in the team. After an ankle injury sustained in the match against Vitória in the Taça da Liga, his progress slowed down. Farioli said his progress is very positive.
Farioli added that against Moreirense, in addition to scoring a goal, Veiga had two or three very good chances. Farioli noted that his impact on the team has been very positive.
Rodrigo Mora will be out for 10 to 15 days. He has a muscle injury in his left thigh.
It is uncertain whether Gabri Veiga will play the full 90 minutes, one and a half months after returning, due to Mora’s unavailability.
The I Liga match will take place this Sunday.