Now it's official! Geovany Quenda set for Sporting return | OneFootball

With Luís Guilherme at risk of being sidelined for about a month due to a sprain in his left foot, there is an opportunity for Geovany Quenda to return, who is getting closer to being available for Rui Borges' options. The goal is clear: to be available for the duel with Arsenal, scheduled for April 7, at Alvalade.

Quenda is in the final phase of a long recovery that began after fracturing the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, suffered at the end of November. He still played in the derby against Benfica, but the complaints worsened, and he ended up undergoing surgery in London, as his pass belongs to Chelsea.

Since then, the process has been rigorous and divided into several stages: first recovering mobility, then stabilizing the foot, moving on to muscle strengthening, and finally, gradually returning to work with the ball. This entire journey was undertaken at Cobham, Chelsea's training center, where the player has been under constant supervision.

In recent days, the demands have increased. He trains in the afternoon on the field with physiotherapists, while in the morning he takes the opportunity to learn English and adapt to the new reality awaiting him in England. Off the field, he maintains a controlled routine, between recovery, study, and personal preparation - already focusing on the future.

Despite the positive progress, the period has not been easy. Quenda feels the frustration of being sidelined during a decisive phase of the season, especially when watching Sporting's games from a distance. Even so, the advancement to the Champions League quarter-finals was celebrated with enthusiasm, and the desire is clear:

For Sporting, the timing can be crucial. With a month of April loaded with big games, Quenda's return emerges as an important internal reinforcement, at a time when the squad needs freshness and solutions. And for the player himself, there is also a look towards the horizon: to arrive at Chelsea in the 2026/27 season in the best possible shape and ready to compete from day one.

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