Maxi Araújo backs Sporting amid Rui Borges row: “Together always!” | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo sent a message of confidence to Sporting’s supporters at a time when the team is going through a less positive spell. The left-back used social media before joining up with the Uruguay national team and said he believes the Lions will bounce back after the FIFA break.

“Always together! After the FIFA break, the best is yet to come”, wrote the Uruguay international in a story posted on his personal Instagram account. He is one of the captains of the green-and-white side this season.

The message was accompanied by a photo of Maxi Araújo hugging Rui Borges, a gesture that can also be seen as a public show of support for the Sporting coach at a time of growing criticism surrounding him.

results that increased the pressure on Rui Borges and caused dissatisfaction among various sections of Sporting’s supporters.

Maxi Araújo now leaves Alvalade to represent Uruguay during the international break, but he is confident that Sporting will be able to produce a different response when they return to competition. The Lions are back in action on October 9, away to Braga, a match in which Rui Borges will look to restore stability and return to winning ways in the league.

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