Full-back replacing Maxi Araújo at Braga gets renewal and pay rise | OneFootball

Rodrigo Dias is preparing to take over at left-back for Sporting in the away trip to Braga. The 21-year-old is expected to benefit from Maxi Araújo’s likely unavailability to return to Rui Borges’ starting XI.

but the Moroccan is still following a specific physical recovery plan and has yet to make his official debut for Sporting. Given that scenario, Rodrigo Dias emerges as the most natural solution for Rui Borges.

The 'number 50' already knows what it is like to replace Maxi Araújo this season. He started in the opening matchday against Estrela da Amadora, due to the Uruguayan’s suspension, and played the full 90 minutes in the Lions’ 2-2 draw in Reboleira.

The player’s future is also beginning to be prepared in the offices of Sporting’s SAD. Rodrigo Dias, rewarding his progress and protecting one of the young assets developed in Sporting’s academy.

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