Player of the month out for Moreirense v Sporting, Lions to blame | OneFootball

Diogo Travassos will be a significant absence for Moreirense in their match against Sporting, as he is currently on loan from the Alvalade club. The 21-year-old has been one of the key players in Vasco Botelho da Costa’s setup, showing consistency and offensive impact throughout the season.

His performance, particularly in the five matches played during the recent month of January, even earned him the distinction of best young player in the League for that period, but he will not be able to contribute in the match for the 23rd round.

The player’s development has been evident. He started the season as a full-back, was adapted to winger, and always maintained high performance levels, earning praise from the coach. “He’s a good player, and good players adapt easily to what is asked of them. I’ve known Diogo since he was a kid, I remember him being a striker in the 7-a-side teams. Even before being a full-back, he was a winger. All this versatility means he’s prepared to respond to whatever is required of him. He’s attacked as a winger, but has defended as a full-back within our defensive system,” said Vasco Botelho da Costa, in the preview of the match against Rio Ave.

Sporting’s confidence in Diogo Travassos’ potential was demonstrated by the contract renewal formalized last August. The deal is valid until 2030 and includes a release clause set at 80 million euros.

Therefore, all indications are that the full-back should be included in Sporting’s plans for next season, as our newspaper reported in an exclusive. A product of Sporting’s academy, he was loaned out again as it was considered the best path to maximize his development.

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