Harder or Ioannidis? Rui Borges on Sporting’s attack: it depends | OneFootball

In the preview of Sporting vs. Porto, Rui Borges refused to comment on the likely signing of Fotis Ioannidis and says he counts on Conrad Harder.

Rui Borges refused to comment on Sporting's signing of Fotis Ioannidis, who will be a significant absence. In the preview of the fourth-round classic against Porto, the coach of the green and whites revealed that Luis Suárez and Conrad Harder are called up for the match next Saturday at 8:30 PM at Estádio José Alvalade.

"He hasn't been presented by Sporting [Ioannidis], I count on Luis Suárez and Conrad Harder. I am happy with both. Then, everything depends on the strategy, the opponent, nothing more to add,” replied Rui Borges when asked about the more than likely arrival of the Greek to Alvalade, as well as the two current strikers of the lions.

"Regarding Porto, I don't think they have an advantage for being at Sporting longer. They are a team faithful to their game, very vertical, aggressive play with the ball, defensively strong in duels. Both teams are confident, play well, but it should be a great game in front of our fans,” said Rui Borges, considering that the classic will be a very balanced match.

"We have the technical quality to overcome Porto's physical capacity, we are used to teams that seek duels, man-to-man marking. Both teams are pressing, like to have the ball, with very good quality of play. It will be a good game,” concluded Rui Borges, showing confidence.

Sporting vs. Porto is scheduled for next Saturday at 8:30 PM at Estádio José Alvalade. The game pertains to the fourth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic and pits two of the current three leaders of the competition against each other, alongside Moreirense. The match will be refereed by João Gonçalves.

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