Mental and physical toll sees Sporting protect key man: pre-season delayed | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo will return later to Sporting’s training sessions. After a season marked by heavy physical strain and participation in the World Cup with Uruguay, the winger has been granted permission by the Lions to extend his holiday period.

The Uruguayan international was one of the standout players for La Celeste in the tournament, scoring two goals and providing one assist, despite the early elimination. At the end of the campaign, Maxi did not hide his disappointment with the outcome of Uruguay’s participation.

The player will now use the rest period to recover physically and mentally, spending more time with his family before returning to Portugal.

The management of the Uruguayan international is part of Sporting’s plan, which aims to preserve one of the most-used players in the squad last season. The goal is to ensure that Maxi returns in top condition to take on the 2026/27 season.

Rui Borges will once again be able to count on one of the squad’s most influential players, in a season in which Sporting aims to fight again for the major titles.

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