Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira is having an impressive campaign while away from the club at FC Porto.
The midfielder was struggling for game time under Mikel Arteta, leading to an exit on loan to his old club to receive some much-needed minutes.
As Fabio Vieira looks to progress and help Porto make their way up the Liga Portugal, he has started to have a huge impact.
With his future at Arsenal under increasing doubt, the 24-year-old has continued with his impressive form by scoring another important goal for Porto.
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Portugal’s media praises Fabio Vieira in latest Porto display
Vieira scored an important goal for Porto on Saturday evening, sealing the victory for his side in a 2-0 win over FC Arouca.
The midfielder was hailed as a “genius” by the Portuguese media, with A Bola singing the praises of the Arsenal loan star.
“After scoring at Estádio do Dragão against V. Guimarães in the previous match, the midfielder was once again instrumental in FC Porto’s victory in Arouca, scoring a goal that calmed the waters when the result was a complete unknown.
“He started the match playing as an 8-man, with Martín Anselmi asking him to take charge of the team’s attacking play, but in the second half he freed himself from some tactical constraints and began to show off his footballing skills.
“First, he sent a ball onto the crossbar, in yet another involved play, but in the second half he had an accurate shot that gave the team some confidence at a crucial moment in the game.
“He is gradually improving in form.”
There was, however, one small problem for him in that he will now face a ban in the league for his side.
Fabio Vieira handed yellow card suspension
The one downside to Vieira’s display against Arouca is the yellow card he picked up for Porto in the match.
It was the midfielder’s fifth of the season, which is still enough to receive a suspension in the Liga Portugal.
That, in turn, will now see him banned for Porto’s upcoming clash away at Braga the following weekend.
Both clubs are in the hunt for European football and a defeat for either would come as a huge blow to their chances.
Having Vieira out of action for that will be huge for his side, following an improved run of form in front of goal.
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