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Eduardo Quaresma was a surprise in Sporting's starting eleven; Player already knows if he can play against Braga

October 3, 2025 | 21:40 |

Eduardo Quaresma struggled physically in the game against Napoli, but is available for the reception to Braga. The inclusion of the player in Sporting's starting eleven was one of the surprises introduced by Rui Borges, with the player being substituted at the 66th minute due to cramps.

The central defender is thus among Rui Borges' options for the next clash. The lions, who had still been training in Italy on Thursday, after the defeat to Napoli. On the other hand, Daniel Bragança and Nuno Santos, both recovering from prolonged injuries, are the only absentees.

The duo is in a recovery period after surgical interventions, the first one having undergone surgery on his right knee, following a rupture of the patellar tendon, and is expected to return to competition at the end of this month, and the second due to a total rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee, returning to play only at the beginning of 2026.

The national champions will thus return to training next Saturday, October 4, once again at the Alcochete Academy and behind closed doors, as is customary. The pre-match press conference by coach Rui Borges is scheduled for 12:30.

Sporting will only return to the field next Sunday, October 5, against Braga. The match, counting for the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at José Alvalade Stadium, at 19:15.

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