28 July 2008

Ricardo Quaresma didn't play in FC Porto 0-1 Celtic- Seems like his transfer talk is affecting his performance already

I was checking this morning on Google reader how the Portugal International players did over the weekend. I was surprised to read that Quaresma didn't play the pre-season friendly FC Porto 0-1 Celtic, Saturday, July 26, 2008.

Why, you might say, "It's just a pre-season friendly." No. It was an important game at their home stadium, Estádio do Dragão. It was the day the club FC Porto presented the fans, "sócios e adeptos portistas," with the complete squad and new jersey. See the "family" photo:

July 26, 2008- FC Porto complete squad for the 2008-2009 season. Photo: Associated Press



I didn't think the transfer talk would already affect him. At least manager Jesualdo Ferreira seems to think so. He said:
"He's a FC Porto player. We'll see what happens from now on, thinking about the news of the last months, that naturally disturb the player himself." He wouldn't have been at his best level if he was used [in the match].


As for the match: Porto lost against Celtic, at home! The reigning Portuguese league champions lose at home already?

- Your thoughts?


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