Two Sporting stars set to start against Bodø/Glimt | OneFootball

Sporting is preparing for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Bodø/Glimt with two pieces of good news for Rui Borges. Pote and Maxi Araújo are back in the lineup after serving a suspension in the match played in Norway, which ended with a 3-0 defeat for Sporting.

The duo is expected to strengthen the left flank of the team in the home game against the Norwegians, in a match where Sporting needs to overcome the deficit brought from the Arctic.

With Maxi Araújo available again, Fresneda could return to his natural position on the right, with Vagiannidis leaving the starting lineup. In the attack, the return of Pote is likely to mean Luís Guilherme will exit the left wing, after the winter signing started in the first leg.

The importance of the number 8 is also reflected in the numbers. Pote is one of Sporting's second top scorers this season, with 11 goals, the same record as Trincão, although with fewer games played. The Portuguese international also has several goal contributions through assists.

Maxi has also gained ground in the team throughout the season. The Uruguayan has played more than thirty matches this season and has already surpassed the number of goals he scored in the previous season, remaining one of Rui Borges' most used options.

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