Bayern Munich v Sporting: Injury crisis forces Borges to adapt | OneFootball

Rui Silva, Iván Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo; Morten Hjulmand and Giorgi Kochorashvili; Geny Catamo, João Simões, Alisson Santos, and Luis Suárez. This should, in principle, be the starting eleven for Rui Borges’ Sporting for the sixth round of the Champions League.

The Lions’ coach will once again opt for the heavyweights in the defensive line. Ousmane Diomande and Gonçalo Inácio are expected to return as Sporting’s preferred central duo, while Fresneda and Maxi will occupy the flanks, just as they did against Benfica. Rui Silva will once again be the undisputed owner of the goal.

In midfield, Morten Hjulmand should pair up with Giorgi Kochorashvili, allowing Hidemasa Morita to rest after the match against Benfica. Meanwhile, Geny Catamo returns to the right, and the attacking front will see significant changes due to the wave of injuries: Alisson Santos is expected to replace Pote on the left wing, with João Simões supporting the striker, with Suárez in that role.

Sporting will return to the field this Tuesday, December 9, against Bayern Munich. The match, counting for the sixth round of the Champions League, against the team led by Vincent Kompany, will take place at the Allianz Arena at 5:45 pm.

The Lions have already played five matches in the competition, collecting ten points. Rui Borges’ men defeated Kairat at Alvalade, 4-1, lost 2-1 away to Napoli, triumphed at home against Marseille, 2-1, drew with Juventus in Turin (1-1), and most recently beat Club Brugge at home, 3-0.

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