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Sporting beat Oriental 5-1 in a friendly held at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy. Alisson Santos was in fine form and scored one of the Lions’ goals, catching Rui Borges’ eye and “warming up the engines” for the Portuguese Cup debut.

The Greens and Whites’ number 27 is, by all indications, set to start — for the first time since arriving at Alvalade — in the away match at Paços de Ferreira, after delivering strong performances in the opportunities given by Sporting’s coach.

Besides the goal against Oriental, Alisson turned in a great display and once again left Rui Borges very pleased. Thus, the Brazilian forward will have the chance to seize a spot in the starting eleven in the Lions’ first clash in the flagship competition of Portuguese football.

Despite being a regular pick in Rui Borges’ call-ups, Alisson Santos — valued at €1.5 million — hasn’t had much playing time at the start of this season. Since arriving at Sporting, the Brazilian winger has logged just 99 minutes across eight appearances, with one goal and one assist.

Sporting will only return to the pitch on Saturday, October 18, against Paços de Ferreira. The match, counting for the third round of the Portuguese Cup, against the side led by Filipe Cândido, will be played at Estádio Capital do Móvel at 8:15 p.m.

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