In just a month, Luís Guilherme gets people talking at Sporting | OneFootball

There is a name making a clear statement in Sporting’s squad. Luís Guilherme, a winter signing from West Ham for a fixed €14 million (plus €3 million in objectives), has shown, in just over a month, that he did not come to Alvalade just to make up the numbers, and the statistics prove it.

Between matchday 18—at home against Casa Pia—and the 22nd round of the league, the Brazilian winger has shown significant improvement in key indicators for his position. His pass accuracy percentage rose from 89% to 95%, while the number of passes into the final third increased from nine to 27, more than tripling.

The message conveyed by Rui Borges, who gave the 20-year-old his debut in the Allianz Cup against Vitória de Guimarães, has been clear: the coach wants a fearless player, capable of taking on opponents one-on-one and creating imbalances against increasingly organized teams facing the two-time national champions.

Even with a still small sample—seven games in the green and white stripes—the signs of growth are evident, also in terms of crosses and offensive influence. “He’s for the present, but above all for the future,” said Rui Borges last month, emphasizing his trust in Luis Guilherme, who is already starting to deliver on the pitch and now seeks to translate that progress into assists and goals.

As already reported, the winger has met the coach’s demands with total dedication. He stays at the Academy for extra physical and tactical training sessions and, at home, reviews his own performances, a clear demonstration of his commitment to improvement and making his mark at Sporting.

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