Edgaras Jankauskas, now 47 years old, spent two great seasons at FC Porto, where he conquered everything he had to win, becoming the most titled Lithuanian player in football. The passage through the dragons was lavish in moments to remember, others to frame, because the scent of victory never faded. Times of Mourinho and of an enlightened player like Deco.
The Lithuanian’s performance is quite important and flashy in the first season sealed with winning the UEFA Cup. The following year he lost space and some aim, the 5 goals put him below the 14 scored in 2002/03. McCarthy’s arrival shortened the Lithuanian’s playing time, although he was a substitute in both games against Lyon, playing more than half an hour in each.
Residing in Vilnius, but with FC Porto in his heart for the unforgettable emotions lived through life, he believes that dragons can turn around the tie.
«FC Porto can pass without any doubt. Sérgio has been through these moments and he knows that losing 1-0 or winning 1-0 doesn’t close anything. And FC Porto throughout its history has had great victories away from home. You have to think of another one!”, complains the former Lithuanian football star.
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