Zaidu doubt for Sporting clash, Farioli tests left-side options | OneFootball

Zaidu is a doubt for the clash with Sporting after suffering a sprain to his right ankle.

The FC Porto left-back missed the team’s return to training at Olival and is listed on the medical report, at a time when Francesco Farioli is preparing for one of the most important matches of the final stretch of the season.

The injury comes shortly after Zaidu started in the match against Tondela at the Estádio do Dragão in Liga Portugal. The defender was in the starting lineup for that game, which came before preparations for the showdown with Sporting.

In addition to Zaidu’s situation, Porto’s medical report also includes other concerns within the squad. Nehuén Pérez has already completed integrated training under restrictions and is closing in on a return, while Martim Fernandes continues on restricted training and remains hopeful of recovering in time for the clash.

Zaidu’s possible absence could force Farioli to make changes on the left side of the defense at a decisive stage of the season for the Dragons. For now, the Nigeria international remains under evaluation, with his availability against Sporting depending on his progress over the coming days.

FC Porto are therefore continuing to manage the fitness of several players cautiously ahead of the meeting with their Lisbon rivals.

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