The clash between Juventus and PSV in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs could be a crucial opportunity for Francisco Conceição to put behind him a rather underwhelming period with the Bianconeri.
According Ilbianconero, the Portuguese winger, who arrived on loan from Porto this summer, might secure a starting spot on the right wing, winning the competition against Nico Gonzalez. For ‘Chico,’ this is a golden chance: the goal is to regain his prominence, just like at the beginning of the season.
January was anything but a positive month for Conceição. In Serie A, the 2002-born player missed three matches due to injury, and against Napoli, he played only 16 minutes. His only start in January was against Benfica, a game best forgotten.
Against Empoli and Como, Conceição was again left on the bench, playing only 4 and 14 minutes, respectively. Thiago Motta has consistently favored Nico Gonzalez at the start of February, and ‘Chico’s’ goal against the Tuscan side seemed like a brief flash of brilliance in an otherwise dim period.
The dazzling impact he had at the start of the season appears to have faded significantly, making the match against PSV an important test that the Portuguese winger must pass with flying colors.
Perhaps he can recreate the magic of that unforgettable night in Leipzig, when he was the decisive factor. Now is the time to step up once again.
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