Francisco Barão praises Sporting sub: the squad's top all-round midfielder | OneFootball

With the likely departures of Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita in 2026/2027, Sporting intend to revolutionize their midfield with players of different characteristics. Francisco Barão says the Lions must ensure quality and praises Daniel Bragança.

"It is important that the members of the scouting department carry out rigorous analysis and are careful in choosing potential reinforcements. It is essential that those who are signed add value to the ones already here", he said in an interview with Record newspaper.

The former Sporting defender says he has complete confidence in Daniel Bragança. "Daniel Bragança is, without a doubt, Sporting's most complete midfielder. And even in the area he was criticized for - not scoring goals - he proved otherwise this season", he said.

Despite his remarks, Francisco Barão does not ignore the importance of Rui Borges' two key players. "They were two players who, this year and last year, had a huge influence. Through their experience, their reading of the game and their technical ability, they were crucial in the achievements of the last two years", he stated.

Sporting return to action on Friday, April 3, against Santa Clara. The match, corresponding to matchday 28 of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team now managed by Petit, will be played at the José Alvalade Stadium at 8:30 pm.

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