How Pote turned up for training causes concern at Sporting | OneFootball

Pedro Gonçalves showed up at Jamor this Tuesday wearing protection on his left leg, a situation that drew some attention at the start of Sporting’s preparations for the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense.

The use of the protection was seen as a preventive measure linked to a possible recent physical issue, possibly picked up in the match against Gil Vicente in the last round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Even so, the number 8 joined the training session led by Rui Borges.

Elsewhere, it is worth recalling that the main talking point from this morning’s training session was Morten Hjulmand’s absence. The Lions’ captain, who started the last match, stayed at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy as a precaution, not joining the rest of the group at the National Stadium.

The green-and-white side return to action next Sunday, May 24, against Torreense. The match, valid for the Portuguese Cup final against the team managed by Luís Tralhão, is scheduled to kick off at 5:15 p.m. at Jamor.

This season, playing for Sporting, Pedro Gonçalves - valued at €30 million - has made 40 appearances. In 2,817 minutes played, the footballer, who is protected by an €80 million release clause until 2030, has already scored 15 goals and provided nine assists for his teammates.

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