Confirmed! Rui Borges has two absentees for Sporting v Vitória | OneFootball

Sporting held another training session this Wednesday ahead of Friday’s home match against Vitória de Guimarães, scheduled for 8:15 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium. Rui Borges has an almost fully fit squad available for the second round of the league.

João Simões and Nuno Santos are the only confirmed absentees for the match. Both players remain under the care of the medical department and are still unavailable to the Lions’ coaching staff for the national championship.

After a 2-2 draw against Estrela da Amadora in the opening round, the green and whites are now looking for their first win in the league. Another slip-up could increase the pressure on the team at a time marked by the many changes made to the squad during the transfer window.

Rui Borges does, however, have several important returns. Ibrahima Ba and Zeno Debast were both reintegrated without restrictions on Tuesday, while Maxi Araújo is available again after serving a suspension in Reboleira.

The Sporting coach will preview the clash with Vitória on Thursday, August 12, at 12:30 pm, at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy. Friday’s match will be the Lions’ first home league game at Alvalade in 2026/27.

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