Standing in the mixed zone of the Estádio do Dragão on Wednesday night, FC Porto striker André Silva made his case clear.
Hours earlier, the Dragons had secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Napoli in European competition. It was a commanding response from the Portuguese side after dropping points in their opening three matches, putting immense pressure on the squad to turn their campaign around.
A Crucial European Response
The convincing home victory completely changed the momentum for Porto. The tactical approach paid heavy dividends as the squad dismantled the Italian visitors with four goals, proving their worth on the pitch.
“I am confident, the team is too, and we count on that,” Silva stated. “The first three went badly, but we demonstrated on the pitch what was asked.”
Weighing a National Team Recall
Amid the European celebrations, the forward also addressed reporters regarding his potential return to the Portugal national team as the manager prepares to name the squad.
The upcoming roster selection will be announced on Friday, coinciding directly with the player’s 31st birthday, just ahead of fixtures against Denmark and Wales. When asked about his chances of a recall, Silva maintained a grounded yet optimistic outlook.
“I am always with expectations open, but it does not depend on me,” Silva said, as reported by O Jogo. “I give my best at FC Porto, I try to create great moments for the club and for myself. If I am called up, I will go with happiness and a lot of pride.”
Emotions of Returning Home
“I don’t create many expectations,” Silva noted. “The emotion was huge to return home, it’s a pride to be here, but there is a lot of things I don’t control. I have to give my best, I have felt the support of the team, given my contribution and I hope to continue.”
