Fotis Ioannidis: will he start on the bench for Sporting v Porto? | OneFootball

Although he was considered doubtful in the days leading up to the match, Fotis Ioannidis is included in Sporting's squad for the match against Porto, following a positive recovery from the left knee issue that sidelined him in recent weeks.

In the preview of the matchthe forward received the 'green light' and was included in the squad that gathered at Alvalade yesterday afternoon.

"He is doubtful. That has been the situation, and it continues to be. It's very much a day-to-day thing, understanding how he feels... He is doubtful for tomorrow's game," stated Rui Borges in the match preview, before eventually calling up Fotis Ioannidis, who, in any case, will start the match from the bench.

This time, there are three confirmed absences on Sporting's side for the match against Francesco Farioli's Porto: Ricardo Mangas, Giorgi Kochorashvili, and Geovany Quenda. The first two were confirmed by Rui Borges, while the latter is still recovering and is expected to return in the middle of this month. Zeno Debast and Pote are also fit to play.

The match, counting for the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals, against the team led by Francesco Farioli, will be played at 20:45 at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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