Sporting accuse Porto of Hjulmand mind games before Clássico, CM | OneFootball

Sporting believes there have been attempts to destabilize their captain at a decisive moment of the season.

The club suspects backstage maneuvers linked to FC Porto in the so-called 'Hjulmand case', allegedly with the purpose of causing internal instability before the classic at Estádio do Dragão.

According to Correio da Manhã, the Sporting structure believes these maneuvers aimed to create discomfort for Morten Hjulmand, the team captain, with possible repercussions in the locker room and the club's football organization.

The source indicates that the timing of the alleged intervention was not coincidental, occurring at a critical phase of the season and just days before the match against the dragons, scheduled for next Monday.

In Alvalade, there is also concern about the connections of the Danish midfielder's agent to individuals close to the Porto emblem, considered "sensitive" by the Sporting administration and seen as potential sources of noise around the player.

Despite the suspicions, Sporting maintains confidence in Hjulmand's commitment and believes the episode will not directly affect the team's performance in the classic. The administration has chosen, for now, not to issue official comments, focusing solely on the game's preparation.

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