There are big changes going on at Porto, the four time defending Portugese champions. Over the last few season the club has dominated and it looks like some of the key pieces to their reign are moving on. Lucho Gonzalez, the architect in Porto's midfield, was sold to Marseille. He was the conductor of the team and they will struggle to replace him. Lisandro Lopez also appears headed to France as a replacement for Karim Benzema at Lyon after he was sold to Real Madrid. Lopez is one of the more under appreciated strikers in Europe. He was footballer of the year in Portugal 2 seasons ago scoring an amazing 24 goals in 27 league games. And then there are the rumors that won't die linking defender Bruno Alves to Barcelona. Of all the Barca rumors these I think have a little more credibility because it is undeniable that they need to reinforce the back line.
Porto still have a decent base of players and are sure to add to them but I think we might see a changing of the gaurd next season. Perhaps Sporting or Benfica knock Porto off the top?
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