Mehdi Taremi @ FC Porto | 2020-2021

[BacheLot]

Interestingly, Porto will play Tondelo again this weekend in a Cup game. With the UCL match mid week, I wonder if SC will go with the same starting XI as the last match against Tondelo. Either way, I’d expect significant minutes for Taremi.

I’d assume it’d be a win to progress sorta game ..!? So more likely a more cautious approach with one CF ..!?
Which between marega or Taremi would probably be depending on which plays more minutes in midweek CL clash ..!

[diz]

These back to back matches (league, UCL, Cup, etc) really favor a rotation of starters. Has been a blessing and timely for Taremi (and he’s made the most of it).

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Here we go!

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[Leicester City]

Hulk leaves Shanghai SIPG and is a free agent

https://old.reddit.com/r/soccer/comm..._a_free_agent/

Hulk set to return to FC Porto for free after earning 100M€ in years at Shanghai SIPG

https://old.reddit.com/r/soccer/comm...or_free_after/

This dude's a beast! Now that Hulk is a free agent we can get to see Taremi x Hulk

[Taz]

A poor man's Azmoun on steroids.

[Leicester City]

A poor man's Azmoun on steroids.

Shanghai SIPG and Porto fans disagree with you. As do Zenit fans. The guy is a respected legend in all the teams he has played for and all their fans take him back in a heartbeat.

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[nisfejahan]

This CL game is somewhat meaningless. It will not effect the group standings in any way. I suspect SC will give playing time to some players who do not feature on a regular basis.

I actually think it is a better sign if Taremi does not play since it would mean he has a higher chance of starting in the league game. Though it would be fun to watch him play in CL.

[diz]

^FYI, the next game after the UCL match is a Cup game on Sunday, again against Tondela (not a league game). Either way, between the two upcoming matches, it will be good for Taremi to start in one match and get significant minutes in the other.

[diz]

This CL game is somewhat meaningless. It will not effect the group standings in any way. I suspect SC will give playing time to some players who do not feature on a regular basis.
I actually think it is a better sign if Taremi does not play since it would mean he has a higher chance of starting in the league game. Though it would be fun to watch him play in CL.

This game is far from meaningless for SC and Porto as a club. It will earn the club a ton of money (see below) and secure SC's position even more. Given what I've learned about SC's hot temper, he will be gunning for a win (see below). I do hope that his plans for the win include Mehdi.

[diz]

FYI. The schedule for Round of 16 and beyond:

DECEMBER
14 December: Round of 16 draw, Nyon

FEBRUARY
16/17/23/24 February: Round of 16, first leg

MARCH
9/10/16/17 March: Round of 16, second leg

19 March: Quarter-final and semi-final draws, Nyon

APRIL
6/7 April: Quarter-finals, first leg
13/14 April: Quarter-finals, second leg
27/28 April: Semi-finals, first leg

MAY
4/5 May: Semi-finals, second leg
29 May: Final – Atatürk Olympic Stadium

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Broadcast info for tomorrow's match: