Brazilian defender injured, misses Sporting v Casa Pia clash | OneFootball

Casa Pia will not be able to count on Kaique Rocha in the match against Sporting, as the central defender is still not fully recovered from the injury that has kept him out of competition since the end of November. Despite the extended preparation period for this game, the Brazilian player remains under the care of the medical department and will not be an option.

The Pina Manique team returned to training after three days off, taking advantage of the competitive break caused by the Allianz Cup final four. This break allowed the new coach to start his work with more time, in a delicate phase of the season, marked by the recent departure of Gonçalo Brandão from the technical command.

In addition to Kaique, Casa Pia will also not be able to count on André Geraldes, a former Sporting defender, who is serving a suspension, further limiting the defensive options. Currently, the Lisbon team is in 15th place, close to the relegation zone, with the same 14 points as Arouca.

On the other hand, the medical department of the lions is also monitoring the rehabilitation of several other players sidelined from the field, including Eduardo Quaresma, Ricardo Mangas, Nuno Santos, Pedro Gonçalves, Salvador Blopa, Geonvay Quenda, and Fotis Ioannidis. Meanwhile, Ousmane Diomande will be available after the elimination in the CAN.

The green and white team will return to the field on Friday, January 16, against Casa Pia. The match, part of the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team now led by Álvaro Pacheco, will be played at 8:15 PM in Alvalade.

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