Alisson Santos overtaken at Sporting, loses out to team-mate | OneFootball

Geovany Quenda will start for Sporting against Club Brugge, but not in his usual position. The youngster has reportedly been chosen by Rui Borges to fill the gap left by Pote, who is injured, even managing to edge out Alisson Santos for this match.

Although the Brazilian started ahead in the match against Marinhense, the same is not expected to happen when we talk about the fifth round of the Champions League. One of the ten changes Rui Borges is planning for Sporting’s next match is precisely the direct inclusion of the ‘number 7’.

Geovany Quenda’s good form is one of the obvious reasons for the Sporting coach’s decision. In just 19 matches this season, the player has already surpassed his numbers from 2024/25 and his evolution in the green and white team continues to be evident.

A starter several times this season, the winger is preparing to take on a new role this time, on the left side—even though he is more commonly seen on the right. Alisson Santos is expected to remain on the bench, with Rui Borges likely to keep only Francisco Trincão in the starting eleven for Sporting - Club Brugge.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geovany Quenda—valued at 45 million euros—has played in 18 matches for the Lions. In 1,051 minutes on the pitch, the Alvalade prodigy has already scored four goals and provided five assists.

Sporting will be back on the pitch this Wednesday, November 26, against Club Brugge. The match, part of the fifth round of the Champions League, against the team led by Nicky Hayen, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade at 8:00 p.m.

Check out some moments from Quenda:

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