Mehdi Taremi @ FC Porto | 2022-2023

[Babak_Shirazi]

I think the draw could've been worse (PSG/LFC), and could've been better (Frankfurt/Leipzig). Inter has been poor in Serie A this year (I think they're in 6th place), but they've been good in UCL (knocked out Barca).

I think Inter are slight favorites, but Porto can definitely advance (similar to how they beat Juve a few years ago).

It could have absolutely been worse and Porto got lucky to avoid Liverpool and Paris so early on. Leipzig would have been the stronger and more difficult opponent than Inter so we‘re good. Inter Milan is totally doable and Mehdi can really shine in that game 💙💪🏽🐉

[diz]

SC has the Italian teams’ number. Porto with a great R16 draw

[inarsenewetrust]

Its a good draw for Porto. Conceicao historically has done excellent vs italian opposition. Roma (2019) , Juventus (2021) both knocked out in RO16. Last year vs AC Milan they managed a win and a draw (Mehdi assist to Diaz for winning goal in dragao).

Think they can advance, but it will be a very tight contest.

Looking further down the line: with the way the draw played out this year, a few big teams will be eliminated (Liverpool/Real, PSG/Bayern). This means that should porto get through inter potential opponents include benfica/brugge, dortmund/chelsea, milan/tottenham, eintracht/napoli. Real chance to even get to semis if they avoid city, bayern/psg, real/liverpool.

[PSGman#19]

Its a good draw for Porto. Conceicao historically has done excellent vs italian opposition. Roma (2019) , Juventus (2021) both knocked out in RO16. Last year vs AC Milan they managed a win and a draw (Mehdi assist to Diaz for winning goal in dragao).

Think they can advance, but it will be a very tight contest.

Looking further down the line: with the way the draw played out this year, a few big teams will be eliminated (Liverpool/Real, PSG/Bayern). This means that should porto get through inter potential opponents include benfica/brugge, dortmund/chelsea, milan/tottenham, eintracht/napoli. Real chance to even get to semis if they avoid city, bayern/psg, real/liverpool.

Porto also eliminated Lazio last year

[diz]

In short

[snowleopard]

The Guardian's analysis of the knockout stage. Ironically they don't mention Taremi but Lukaku. Perhaps, they don't wanna scare their domestic audience?

Internazionale v Porto

Porto trail Benfica by eight points domestically but they showed admirable resolve to bounce back from successive defeats at the start of the group stage to qualify with four wins in a row. After suffering a knee injury a month ago, Pepe is a doubt for the World Cup but Porto should have his experience back at the heart of the defence for the last 16. This has not been an easy season domestically for Internazionale and they were twice well-beaten by Bayern Munich, but two fine counterattacking performances against Barcelona ensured progress to the knockout phase for only the second time in the past decade. If Romelu Lukaku can rediscover his form and fitness, his partnership with Lautaro Martínez represents a major threat.

Winners Porto.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football...y-tie-analysis

[diz]

Mehdi is always underestimated/overlooked/dismissed by the "experts", and he never fails to impress the real fans.

I kinda like it that way!

The Guardian's analysis of the knockout stage. Ironically they don't mention Taremi but Lukaku. Perhaps, they don't wanna scare their domestic audience?

Internazionale v Porto

Porto trail Benfica by eight points domestically but they showed admirable resolve to bounce back from successive defeats at the start of the group stage to qualify with four wins in a row. After suffering a knee injury a month ago, Pepe is a doubt for the World Cup but Porto should have his experience back at the heart of the defence for the last 16. This has not been an easy season domestically for Internazionale and they were twice well-beaten by Bayern Munich, but two fine counterattacking performances against Barcelona ensured progress to the knockout phase for only the second time in the past decade. If Romelu Lukaku can rediscover his form and fitness, his partnership with Lautaro Martínez represents a major threat.

Winners Porto.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football...y-tie-analysis

[Medzdidz]

As expected he is on the bench for the cup game.

[Essi]

Porto up only 0-1 away. A bit shaky so I guess Taremi might enter in the second half if this result stands.

[Essi]

alright, while I posted, they just scored the second goal by Estaquie.

[Essi]

Second half about to start. Still no sign of Mehdi yet.

[Ab-Gosht]

Second half about to start. Still no sign of Mehdi yet.

khoda ro shokr. stay away Mehdi! Needs the rest and god forbid even a small injury

[Karimi 8]

Glad he isn't playing, getting injured in a useless game would be so annoying.

[milad_b]

Can SC please bench taremi for next game? Can mehdi fake "cold" !

[Essi]

Mehdi Player of the month in Portugal.