Pote back in Sporting’s plans, but there’s a major catch | OneFootball

Despite returning to Sporting's options, Pote is limited to 45 minutes of play. The 'number 8' of the lions was back on the field last Thursday, November 27th, and will be available for Rui Borges in the match against Estrela da Amadora.

Although it's not the ideal scenario for Pedro Gonçalves, this option allows the player to gain minutes before the derby against Benfica - scheduled for December 5th. The newspaper Record reports that, despite the maximum usage period being half the match, the lions' coach is not expected to risk more than half an hour, and it's most likely he will start the match on the bench.

Pote was sidelined for three weeks due to a microtear in his right thigh, after the visit to Santa Clara, but his return to competition in the Liga Portugal Betclic was confirmed by Rui Borges after the match between Sporting and Club Brugge, for the Champions League.

To start the match, Rui Borges will have to rely on his alternatives. Geovany Quenda responded well in the Champions League, but Alisson Santos is also among the options for the match. However, the main goal is for Pote to leave the game fit to play in the Benfica - Sporting match the following week.

This season, wearing Sporting's jersey, Pedro Gonçalves - valued at 30 million euros - has already played 17 games: 11 in the Liga Portugal, four in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Super Cup. During the 1,394 minutes he has played, the 'number 8' of the lions has scored nine goals and provided six assists.

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