Is this the moment? Nuno Santos takes huge step towards Sporting return | OneFootball

Nuno Santos returned to the fields of the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy, on a day with eight young players from the Sporting training session. After three days off granted by Rui Borges, the lions returned to work sessions, aiming for the next match against Marinhense.

First, note the absence of the group of players who represented their respective national teams, during the last international football break. This quite large contingent is only scheduled to report to the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy next Thursday, November 20th.

Thus, Rui Borges from Sporting, to fill the absences in the main team. The chosen ones were Bruno Ramos (defender), Rafael Pontelo (defender), Rômulo (defender), Kauã (midfielder), Samuel Justo (midfielder), Manuel Kissanga (winger), Rafael Nel (forward), and Lucas Anjos (forwards).

Regarding the injured players, Sporting still has the same six names assigned to the Performance Unit, although there is good news: despite not training with the rest of the team, Nuno Santos was already on the field, running, albeit under the watchful eye of the lions' medical team. The plan is a gradual integration into the main green and white squad.

Sporting continues its preparation for the Portuguese Cup match against Marinhense, and will train again on the morning of next Thursday. This time, Rui Borges will be able to count on almost all the international players, and start considering the starting eleven for the match in the main competition.

Check out here the great goal by Nuno Santos for Sporting, nominated for the Puskas award:

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