Fotis Ioannidis becomes a Sporting headache, fresh blow for Rui Borges | OneFootball

Sporting continued, this Wednesday, their preparations for the home match against Alverca, but Rui Borges once again faced a situation that could affect his choices for the third round of the league. The session in Alcochete was marked by an important absence from collective training.

The main doubt concerns Fotis Ioannidis, who is still not training with the rest of the squad. The Greek international only did specific work, splitting the session between the gym and the pitch, as part of physical management related to lower back pain.

The 26-year-old striker has been one of the standout figures for the Lions at the start of the season and, for that reason, his possible absence against Alverca would be a major blow for Rui Borges. In the first two league rounds, the Greek has already contributed two goals and two assists, taking on an important role in the Club from Alvalade’s strong start.

The attacker’s physical condition comes after the accumulated workload at the start of the season. Ioannidis carried out specific physical management exercises and therefore remains doubtful for Saturday’s match, scheduled for 8:30 pm at Alvalade. His progress over the next few training sessions will be crucial in determining whether he will be available.

Besides Ioannidis, Rui Borges was again without Nuno Santos and João Simões, both still under the care of Sporting’s medical department. The Sporting squad return to training this Thursday in Alcochete, with the coach continuing to prepare for the match against Alverca while closely monitoring the Greek international’s progress.

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