PiedPilko Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Eustaquio in the Liga Nos starting 11, and ranked as the top central midfielder. https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/votacao-fc-porto-em-maioria-do-onze-da-12-a-jornada-da-i-liga CanadianSoccerFan, johnyb, Addona and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) He's playing in 5 minutes for those interested. I've seen some rumours on Facebook / Portugueese media that Porto made an offer for him, but I can't find a source. Edited January 10, 2021 by PiedPilko dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig11rm Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Where can you watch Primeira liga in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, Craig11rm said: Where can you watch Primeira liga in Canada? Illegally... johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) Pacos scored in the 14th minute, and then turtled all game. He did some very solid work defensively, but it's just a waste of his talents when he's not organizing the midfield. Anyways, I think he's developed a lot this season. He's obviously got that range threat, but he's just as much an octopus as Atiba. He doesn't have the same physicality, but he's so good at breaking up passes and drawing fouls, to the point where it's difficult to get anything through the middle third. WhoScored gave him a 7.1 today, despite a yellow card. Another MOTM: Edited January 10, 2021 by PiedPilko johnyb, N1ckbr0wn, Olympique_de_Marseille and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Managed to catch a some of the second half before I had to pick the kids up at bball. Looked solid from what I saw and was fairly involved. Really looking forward to seeing him play for the Nats on an extended basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Stephen and Pacos Ferreira beating Braga 2-0 trying to further solidify their Europa League position. Into added time. johnyb, Aird25 and dyslexic nam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I only saw the first half - really solid defensive work. 7.2 rating on WhoScored, and a good win against a top team in Liga Nos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 The win brings them 2 point behind Braga in 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 straight wins and now undefeated in 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Considering they're punching above their weight and he seems to be a main piece i cant see how he doesn't move to a big club. Must be considered good value as well Edited January 16, 2021 by SpursFlu Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 The better Pacos does the more tempting it may be to stay. No doubt he'll offers from bigger clubs, but the David to Lille transfer shows the grass is not always greener on the other side. Difference here is that Gent owned David and Pacos have Eustaquio on loan. I do expect him to take a move up, but it makes one wonder if he's stay if Pacos qualify for the Europe league or (very unlikely) the Champions League. They are 7 points off 3rd place Porto. 3rd is Champions League qualifying, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, Obinna said: The better Pacos does the more tempting it may be to stay. Agreed. If it's a choice between limited minutes within the framework of Sporting/Porto/Benfica vs a key role with Pacos playing in Europa League...well Pacos it is! It's important to tread carefully. The Benfica move didn't work out well for Vitória and arguably stalled his career; same thing for Cristante. Obinna and Nate3322 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) I agree but you have to believe in your ability and expectations and the opportunity you'll be provided are outlined as part of the acquisition process. If you have a Champions League team knocking on your door, you gotta do it. That would be my mentality. The window of opportunity closes pretty quick. The Pacos of the world aren't going anywhere Edited January 16, 2021 by SpursFlu Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I keep hearing from Cruz Azul reporters that they kinda have to sell him unless they wanna lose $4 million, but wow is that team disorganized. I'm feeling like he's gonna sign with someone in the summer (with 6 months left on his contract at that point). On staying with Pacos, well 1, I think someone pointed out that he'd have to take a dramatic wage cut from what Cruz Azul are giving him, but 2, this is pretty new territory for them. They're battling it out with Vitoria for that Euro spot, and it's gonna be like that every year. That 5th spot just sends them to the qualifying rounds, right? I have a lot of faith that he could work his way into a starting 11 very quickly with Porto/Sporting, but you'd have to think there would be teams in Spain that would want him as well? There has to be some top team where he would get minutes; he's too talented not to. Obinna, Dominic94, Corazon and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 What a get he is though, so happy but wish he was a tad younger. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 If they qualify for Europe then the club might be willing and able to spend but otherwise he likely moves on Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 42 minutes ago, Dominic94 said: What a get he is though, so happy but wish he was a tad younger. How much younger do you want? In 2026 he will be 30. We can't have a team of all 19 year olds. Olympique_de_Marseille and Addona 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dominic94 said: What a get he is though, so happy but wish he was a tad younger. He basically filed his one-time switch the moment he had no more games to play with the Portugal U21s. Can't ask him for more than that. Edited January 16, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille dyslexic nam and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dominic94 said: What a get he is though, so happy but wish he was a tad younger. He'll only be 30 come 2026, and has all the qualities you want in a captain. Edited January 16, 2021 by LeoH037 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 He’ll actually only be 29 (December birthday) Mikmacdo, toontownman and LeoH037 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 In fairness to him he also lost a year to injury and then everything else hit the fan so really he's just now only getting a chance to show what he can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I thought he was 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 He's 24 guys. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Eustáquio Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 By 2026 WC he'll be 30, what they are saying. Prime age to lead us into WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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