Meet Porto's exciting young coach hoping to stun Man City
· Sports · BBC Sport
Porto manager Francesco Farioli is set to lead his team in his first Champions League match against Manchester City at the Estadio do Dragao this Tuesday. The 37-year-old coach, who secured the Portuguese league title last season, previously managed clubs in Turkey, France, and the Netherlands. Farioli began his coaching career as a goalkeeping coach under current Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi at Benevento in 2017. Despite interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Rangers last year, he chose to remain at Porto to continue his work with club president Andre Villas-Boas. Farioli noted that he prefers joining clubs that lack direction and require a shared ambition to rebuild.
Why it matters
Farioli's performance in this high-profile European fixture will test his tactical reputation against one of the world's most successful clubs, Manchester City.
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