Hector Herrera went the full 90 in Porto’s comprehensive 4-0 away victory over sixth-place Chaves on Sunday, registering an assist on the final goal scored by Sergio Oliveira.
It was Herrera’s third assist of the campaign for the league leaders, who’ve opened up a two-point gap on both Benfica and Sporting while maintaining a game in hand.
While things are going well for the 27-year-old midfielder and his club in Portugal’s Primeira Liga, they now must prepare to host English power Liverpool in Champions League Round of 16 action on Wednesday.
Hector Herrera is a vital player for Porto. Photo: @FCPorto | Twitter
During the group stage, Herrera started five games for Porto, scoring one goal and adding an assist (both against RB Leipzig) in 441 minutes of action.
Herrera has been a fixture in the Porto starting 11 this campaign, and he’ll be pushed to the limit against a Liverpool midfield containing the likes of Emre Can, Georginio Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson.
With 63 international appearances to his name — including appearances in all four of Mexico’s 2014 World Cup games — Herrera will be more than prepared for the significance of the occasion.
