Paulo Catarro shocked by Sporting player's lack of minutes: why? | OneFootball

Pedro Gonçalves' situation at Sporting remains a topic of conversation, with Paulo Catarro questioning the Lions' decision to keep the Portuguese international out of competition while negotiations for a possible transfer are ongoing.

g, since he is a player with high status and a valuable asset for the SAD. In this regard, Paulo Catarro posed a question: "If Sporting still have Pote available, why don't they use him? Why?" he asked on NOW channel.

In his analysis, the journalist argued that keeping Pedro Gonçalves out of matches could contribute to the player's devaluation and, consequently, weaken the Leonine club's negotiating position in a potential transfer. Pote continues to train with the squad, but has not been chosen by Rui Borges for official matches.

Pedro Sousa also addressed the scenario in which the Portuguese international's departure does not materialize during this transfer window. In that case, he believes that the responsibility for publicly explaining the situation should fall to the club's leadership and to the player himself, stating: "It has to be the president and the player."

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