Leonino exclusive - Sérgio Conceição to Sporting? Varandas decides | OneFootball

The possibility of Sérgio Conceição taking over as Sporting’s head coach is 0%, Leonino has learned. Although the Portuguese manager’s name has once again been linked with the Lions amid the pressure surrounding Rui Borges, the former Porto coach is not an option for Frederico Varandas.

The report gains relevance after Nicolò Schira included Sérgio Conceição among the possible candidates to succeed Sporting’s current coach. However, according to what our newspaper has found out, that scenario has no basis whatsoever within Sporting’s hierarchy and would not change even in the event of Rui Borges leaving.

For now, moreover, Frederico Varandas has decided to keep faith with Rui Borges after the draw against Arouca (2-2). The SAD reviewed the team’s situation after another league slip-up, but believes that the squad’s major overhaul requires giving the coach time to establish new routines and turn around the recent results.

Rui Borges therefore remains in charge and is ready to lead the team when competition resumes, against Braga. The coach also feels that he still has the group on his side and is not considering leaving of his own accord, despite the growing criticism among some Sporting supporters.

Even if the situation changes in the future and the SAD ultimately opts for a change on the bench, Sérgio Conceição, available after leaving Al Ittihad, will remain out of the equation. The disagreements that have built up over the years between the coach and Frederico Varandas are well known, but beyond that, the information gathered by Leonino is clear: the board has no intention of making a move for the coach.

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