Exclusive Leonino - Kochorashvili handed fresh chance to shine at Sporting | OneFootball

Giorgi Kochorashvili is preparing for a golden opportunity under Rui Borges, according to Leonino. In fact, this ‘new life’ for the Georgian international comes thanks to João Simões’ injury, opening up space in the green and white midfield.

The player has had a tough time at Alvalade, unable to secure a spot in the starting eleven. João Simões’ recent form even pushed the ‘number 14’ down to third choice, behind Hidemasa Morita, who lost his starting place to the Alcochete academy graduate.

However, with João Simões’ injury, Kochorashvili will become Rui Borges’ second option and is even expected to start in the Portuguese Cup against Marinhense, partnering with Hidemasa Morita or even Rayan Lucas, who is eyeing an opportunity.

This season for Sporting, Giorgi Kochorashvili – valued at 6 million euros – has already played 12 matches in the green and white stripes: nine in Liga Portugal Betclic, one in the Champions League, one in the League Cup, and another in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. For the Lions, the midfielder has provided one assist.

Sporting will only return to the pitch on Saturday, November 22, against Marinhense. The match, part of the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, against the team led by Rui Sacramento, will be played at 18:00 at Alvalade.

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