Alert, Benfica! Rui Borges’ Sporting may have a boost for the derby | OneFootball

Sport Lisboa e Benfica hosts Sporting with heightened attention, as the rival may present a last-minute surprise on the game sheet. Fotis Ioannidis, who has been under the care of the medical department, remains doubtful, but there is a strong possibility he will recover in time to sit on the bench. Check all the information about the game.

Rui Borges leaves everything open

In the pre-match press conference, Rui Borges kept the mystery regarding the player's physical condition, refusing to confirm his absence and leaving everything open until the kickoff. Although Colombian Luis Suárez is lined up to start in the lion's attack, the potential availability of the Greek offers a powerful weapon to deploy during the match.

On the side of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, José Mourinho prepares the team to face Luis Suárez from the start, but with contingency plans in case the Greek enters the field to form a duo or replace his colleague. António Silva and Nicolás Otamendi, the central defensive pair expected to start, will be ready for any scenario.

Decisive duel at Luz

Benfica – Sporting takes place this Friday, December 5, at 8:15 PM, at Estádio da Luz. The match, part of the 13th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, will be broadcast on BTV and is vital for the Eagles' aspirations. José Mourinho's team, currently six points behind the lead and three behind the lions, seeks to win to stay in the title race.

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