Martin Anselmi engages in a game of chess.
Ready for some football action? Preparations are underway for FC Porto's 32nd Primeira Liga round this Friday, with Moreirense as the guests. But there's a twist - Cristiano Bacci, coach of Porto, will be recuperating from pneumonia and won't be present on the sidelines**.
Check out Martín Anselmi and Cristiano Bacci's initial picks for this match:
FC Porto: Claudio Ramos, Ze Pedro, Nehuen Perez, Ivan Marcano, Joao Mario, Fabio Vieira, Stephen Eustquio, Francisco Moura, Pepe, Rodrigo Mora, and Samu Aghehowa.
Moreirense: Caio Secco, Dinis Pinto, Maracás, Marcelo, Godfried Frimpong, Joel Jorquera, Sidnei Tavares, Alanzinho, Ivo Rodrigues, Cedric Teguia, and Yan Maranhao.
Stay tuned for live updates of the 32nd round Primeira Liga match.
Also Read: What's next for FC Porto? Potential lineup changes under Martín Anselmi against Moreirense
Note: As of the available information, details about any temporary coach for FC Porto in Cristiano Bacci's absence are scarce[1]. Martín Anselmi seems to be the coach linked in the recent games. It's unclear whether there's confusion about Cristiano Bacci's role or if his situation is not widely known[1].
However, rumors suggest that Imanol Alguacil could join FC Porto in the near future, according to recent reports[2].
For the most recent updates, check out FC Porto's official website or trusted sports news sources.
- Despite Cristiano Bacci's absence due to pneumonia, FC Porto is preparing for their 32nd Primeira Liga round against Moreirense, with Martín Anselmi taking charge on the sidelines.
- The Porto lineup for this match, as announced by coach Martín Anselmi, includes Claudio Ramos, Ze Pedro, Nehuen Perez, Ivan Marcano, Joao Mario, Fabio Vieira, Stephen Eustquio, Francisco Moura, Pepe, Rodrigo Mora, and Samu Aghehowa.
- Moreirense's team for the same match consists of Caio Secco, Dinis Pinto, Maracás, Marcelo, Godfried Frimpong, Joel Jorquera, Sidnei Tavares, Alanzinho, Ivo Rodrigues, Cedric Teguia, and Yan Maranhao.
- Rumors circulate that Imanol Alguacil could potentially join FC Porto in the near future, which could lead to reshuffles in the team's coaching setup.
