FC Porto’s striker, Taremi, will be unavailable for their upcoming match against Santa Clara, due to suspension. His absence leaves FC Porto with a significant gap in their attack for the next match, and coach Sérgio Conceição is weighing his options on who will replace Taremi for the game. In their previous match against Benfica, Conceição deployed Otávio alongside Taremi, allowing for a high press strategy that disrupted Benfica’s buildup play. It is likely that Otávio will return to his previous role, leaving the possibility of a two-striker attack consisting of Evanilson, Toni Martinez, and Danny Namaso in the lineup. The decision will depend on the fitness of Evanilson, who has been out of the team due to an injury. Toni Martinez and Danny Namaso, who did not start the previous match, are both strong contenders to replace Taremi in the starting lineup. Toni Martinez is the only player from the trio who appeared in the previous match as a substitute, and his impact on the field during that game can be a factor in his selection. However, the team’s decision will also depend on Namaso’s and Evanilson’s fitness levels and their suitability for the starting lineup. With only six games left in the season, every match is crucial for FC Porto as they aim for the Primeira Liga title. In addition to their domestic campaign, the team has a crucial Europa League quarter-final tie against Napoli, where they will be looking to progress to the semi-finals.
