International break may bring 'reinforcements' for Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges is taking advantage of the international break to analyze some players from Sporting’s B teamSporting. As revealed by our newspaper in this Leonino Exclusive, the Lions’ coach is evaluating possible promotions to the main squad.

According to information obtained from a source close to the process, the training match with Oriental was not only used to keep the players who were not called up to their national teams in shape, but also for the coach to test some ideas.

Rayan Lucas, Samuel Justo, and Rafael Nel started against the Lisbon side. The Brazilian midfielder has been closely monitored by Rui Borges, being called up for several matches with the first team, after having taken part in pre-season with the main squad.

Samuel Justo played in Francisco Trincão’s position, behind Rafael Nel, occupying interior areas and close to the right half-space of the pitch. The green and white coach introduced other youngsters during the match and is keeping a close eye on the development of the athletes from the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy.

Sporting will only return to the pitch on Saturday, October 18, against Paços de Ferreira. The match, part of the third round of the Taça de Portugal, against the team led by Filipe Cândido, will be played at Estádio Capital do Móvel at 8:15 pm.

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