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FC Porto forward Samu Aghehowa returned to competitive action by scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 training match against Académica at the Olival training ground, according to reports from multiple sports outlets. The Spanish striker featured for just 15 minutes as he completed the final phase of his recovery from a leg injury sustained in February.
Samu Returns From Injury With Immediate Impact
According to club reports, the training session on Sunday morning utilized two 30-minute halves to balance the competitive load of the squad following a league fixture. Manager Francesco Farioli deployed 14 players who had not featured in the starting lineup during the previous day’s 4-1 victory over Casa Pia in Rio Maior, as noted by Bola na Rede.
Borja Sainz opened the scoring for the Dragons at the 15-minute mark. Académica equalized through Amadou Condoul in the 40th minute before Samu secured the 2-1 victory at minute 58, operating under strict return-to-play protocols.
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Manager Francesco Farioli utilized a select group of 14 players for this training match, while the primary starting squad from the Casa Pia fixture completed standard post-match recovery work.
Squad Status and Clinical Bulletin Ahead of the Classic
While Samu made a successful return to the pitch, the club’s medical report remains active.
The squad received a day off on Monday, with training sessions scheduled to resume at Olival on Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming league classic against Benfica, which is scheduled for Sunday, September 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Samu return to action for FC Porto?
Samu returned during a training match against Académica on Sunday, playing the final 15 minutes and scoring the winning goal.
Who scored the goals in the training match against Académica?
Borja Sainz opened the scoring for FC Porto, Amadou Condoul equalized for Académica, and Samu scored the decisive goal to make it 2-1.
Which players were used in the training session?
Francesco Farioli utilized Cláudio Ramos, Martim Fernandes, Nehuén Pérez, António Ribeiro, Dominik Prpić, Souza, Alan Varela, Tiago Silva, Seko Fofana, Gabriel Mec, Duarte Cunha, Borja Sainz, Santiago Gimenez, and Samu.
What is FC Porto’s next official match?
The team faces Benfica in a classic scheduled for Sunday, September 20.
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