Dig at Rui Borges and Sporting? Jesus on Inácio: “With me he’ll play well” | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus came to Gonçalo Inácio’s defense after calling up the Sporting centre-backfor the upcoming National Team fixtures. The new Portugal manager dismissed the idea that the defender is going through a poor spell of form and showed complete confidence in his qualities.

Asked about the call-up of the Sporting player, the coach explained that he took into account everything the player has done over the last few years. “Inácio was called up for what he has done for his club and the national team over the years. You say he has not been in good form, but I have a different opinion. I believe in his qualities and that he will play well under me.”

Gonçalo Inácio has been the target of some criticism for his most recent performances for Sporting, but Jorge Jesus made it clear that he does not share that view. The centre-back therefore retains his place in the National Team and is included in the new manager’s first squad.

Besides Inácio, Rui Silva is the other Sporting player included in the list announced this Friday at the Cidade do Futebol, in Oeiras. The two Lions will be available for Portugal’s first four matches in the Nations League group stage.

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