Luís Guilherme set for key role as Sporting face Moreirense | OneFootball

Sporting will present itself in Moreira de Cónegos this Saturday, February 21st, with the same offensive setup with which they finished the game against Famalicão: Geny Catamo on the right and Luís Guilherme on the left of the attack.

However, during the match against Moreirense, the plan is to introduce variations: Rui Borges is expected to switch the wingers throughout the match, in an attempt to dismantle the opponent's defensive organization and enhance the best characteristics of both players.

Both the Mozambican and the Brazilian prefer to play on the right, as they are left-footed and look for interior areas to finish or assist. Nevertheless, both offer enough versatility to occupy any position in the offensive trio.

Since the beginning of the season, Geny has claimed the right side as his natural territory and has been one of the players in the best form in the second half of the season. As for Luís Guilherme, a January signing, he has been improving his performance and it was precisely on the right that he delivered his most accomplished performances so far, against Famalicão (League) and AVS SAD (Cup).

His performances earned him public praise from Rui Borges: “He is a kid with enormous quality. He will have a very, very good future. He is focused, trains well, and will adapt to the demands and competitiveness of Portuguese football. He can play on the right, on the left, inside... He has very good technique and understanding of the game.”

Geny Catamo and Luís Guilherme, with Francisco Trincão in the role of '10', have coexisted in the lineup on two occasions: in the home game against Casa Pia (3-0) and the away game at Arouca (2-1). The common denominator is two victories for Sporting, and in Moreira de Cónegos, the idea is to repeat the formula - with an offensive carousel to confuse the markings.

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