Fresh start for Tanlongo at Sporting? Rui Borges stuns all | OneFootball

Mateo Tanlongowas once again called up to Sporting’s first team by Rui Borges. The Argentine midfielder took part in the Lions’ training session this Wednesday, in a session where the coach had to turn to the B team due to the absence of 17 players who are away on international duty with their respective national teams.

In addition to Tanlongo, the Mirandela-born coach — who wanted to keep the Argentine — also promoted eight other B-team players to train with the main squad: Samuel Justo, Paulo Cardoso, Lucas Taibo, Mauro Couto, Bidu, Ivanildo Mendes, Kauã Oliveira and Micael Sanhá. However, the South American footballer’s presence ended up drawing particular attention, given the path he has taken at the Club in recent years.

Signed from Rosario Central in the winter transfer window of 2023, Tanlongo never managed to establish himself permanently in Sporting’s first team. The Argentine went out on three loan spells before returning to Alvalade through the B team last season. Now, in the final year of his contract, he has found a new lease of life in the reserve side, where he has taken on the captain’s armband at the request of coach Tiago Fernandes.

The midfielder has been a regular presence in the B team this season. Tanlongo has played in six matches and already has one assist, remaining one of the key options for the reserve side.

. With several internationals absent, Rui Borges decided to take a close look at the Argentine midfielder and other B-team players, giving the former Rosario Central player a new opportunity to prove himself.

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