Leonino
·16 September 2025
Quenda or Catamo? Expert picks who should start for Sporting

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·16 September 2025
Orlando Esteves spoke about the doubt that exists over Sporting's right wing. At the start of this season, Rui Borges has been betting on the starting position of Geny Catamo over Geovany Quenda, a decision that has left many fans incredulous. In the match against Famalicão, the Mozambican international ended up being out of action, as he is injured and is expected to return in the reception to Moreirense.
Orlando Esteves: "Geovany Quenda is very talented and currently already gives more than Catamo"
"We have two players with characteristics, in some aspects, similar, but then the worth of both and, mainly, the potential for growth are completely different. Geovany Quenda is very talented and currently already gives more than Catamo", he said to A Bola Tv.
In addition to considering Geovany Quenda better than Geny Catamo at this precise moment, Orlando Esteves believes that the 'number 7' has a greater margin for progression than the Mozambican: "In terms of potential, Quenda could end up giving much more than Catamo. Therefore, it ends up being a decision that for Rui Borges understood to be more difficult, to do with meritocracy and team balance, but Quenda will always be an added value for Sporting".
Next, the expert commented on Quenda's performance in the match against Famalicão: "I go a little against public opinion, I don't think he had such an extraordinary game, because he has such great potential and improving his finish and his criteria, he can take a big leap and become the best player in the position in the Portuguese championship".
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