Sporting star a doubt for clash with Nacional | OneFootball

Gonçalo Inácio is doubtful for Sporting's next match against Nacional, counting for the 20th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The central defender for the Lions did not finish the last European game against Athletic Bilbao, and his physical condition is being assessed.

Despite some initial apprehension, the Portuguese international did not show any evident signs of severity after the match, having returned to Lisbon without visible limitations. Even so, the Alvalade Club's officials opted for a cautious approach to determine if he is fit to play. Rui Borges also spoke about the player's situation.

The defender is a key piece in the Lions' defensive system and his potential absence would require adjustments in the defense line, as Matheus Reis will also be absent due to suspension. Thus, the Lions aim to avoid unnecessary risks that could worsen any physical problem.

In the game against Athletic Bilbao, Inácio felt physical discomfort in the early minutes of the match. The central defender ended up requesting a substitution, showing some discomfort, which led to his exit and immediately raised doubts about his availability for future commitments.

In this 2025/26 sports season, Gonçalo Inácio - valued at 45 million euros - is one of the pillars of Sporting. The central defender in green and white has, so far, accumulated 2,408 minutes in 28 games, in which he has already managed to make three goal assists.

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