More bad news for Rui Borges! 2 Sporting players out till September | OneFootball

Rui Borges once again had to deal with several physical limitations while preparing Sporting for the new season. Although he took 31 players to the training camp in Lagos, the Sporting coach only called up 26 for the win over Celtic (4-1), leaving five players out for medical reasons.

Among the absences, João Simões and Salvador Blopa are the cases causing the most concern. The midfielder is still recovering from the fracture suffered to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, while the winger remains under the care of the medical department due to a muscle injury. In both cases, the forecast points to a return only in September.

Iván Fresneda, Nuno Santos and Fotis Ioannidis were also left out of the options for the match at the Algarve Stadium. However, unlike their two teammates, the three are in a phase of physical management and were rested by the coaching staff at this stage of pre-season.

Fresneda has already overcome the adductor problems that prevented him from finishing last season, but Rui Borges wants the Spanish full-back to return to competition only in the Cinco Violinos Trophy, against Monaco. Until then, he will continue to follow a specific integration plan.

Nuno Santos and Ioannidis are in a similar situation. The Portuguese player is still regaining competitive rhythm after the long layoff caused by a serious knee injury, while the Greek forward, who also ended last season injured, will be gradually reintroduced into matches to avoid any relapse.

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