Ioannidis gave Rui Borges a hint before Juventus v Sporting: I'm always... | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis was chosen to be Sporting’s spokesperson in the preview of the match against Juventus, valid for the fourth round of the Champions League. The player spoke about the possibility of being a starter this Tuesday, November 4, in Turin, and also expressed his calmness regarding the competition from Luis Suárez.

"That’s always how it is in football. We’re at a big club, so it’s normal. I’m always trying to help the team, I give my best in training, I want to be available and the coach will decide who is best to play," he began, speaking to Sport TV.

After scoring in the last two matches for the Lions, the Greek international responded directly to the possibility of being in Rui Borges’ starting eleven: "I’m not sure, but I’m always ready. Whatever the coach decides, whether it’s to start or to come on as a substitute, it’s to help and to help the team win."

Additionally, Ioannidis shared a few words about Sporting’s coach, who has been linked with interest from Wolverhampton: "He is a very good coach, a very good person. He has a very good character and helped me a lot during my first days. I’m very grateful to have him as my coach."

To conclude, the Greek striker spoke about his search for his first Champions League goal: "I always want to score and it’s important for me to score in the Champions League as well. I hope it’s possible today or in the next matches, but the important thing is for the team to win. We know it’s a very important game for us. It’s Champions League night, so we work hard. We analyzed the opponent and now we’re going to play."

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at 22 million euros – has played 11 matches. The 25-year-old Greek international striker has played 750 minutes, during which he has already scored four goals and provided three assists in the green and white stripes.

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