Hidemasa Morita handed boost ahead of Sporting v Estrela da Amadora | OneFootball

Hidemasa Morita will be a starter in the match between Sporting and Estrela da Amadora. The Japanese midfielder for the lions is experiencing a season of ups and downs, but once again earns the trust of Rui Borges for the Liga Portugal Betclic match against the tricolors.

The information had already been reported by Leonino, and is now confirmed by the national press. Rui Borges will make few changes compared to the match with Club Brugge, for the Champions League, but one of the changes will be in the midfield.

João Simões, who is dealing with some pain in his left foot, according to the newspaper Record, will make way for Hidemasa Morita in Sporting's starting 11 for the match against Estrela da Amadora. Thus, the duo composed of the Japanese and Morten Hjulmand returns to action, a combination frequently used in recent seasons.

It is worth remembering that this has been an inconsistent season for Hidemasa Morita, who missed the start of the season for the lions in the matches against Porto and Famalicão. The Japanese international midfielder has not started in the league since October 5th, in the match against Braga, and has only played the full 90 minutes once this season, in the victory against Marinhense.

Living what is very likely his last season wearing the lion's jersey, Hidemasa Morita is once again an option for Rui Borges. The green and white coach is, in fact, an outspoken admirer of the Japanese player's qualities, and one of the reasons Sporting wants to keep the player in the winter market.

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