Rafael Soares slams Lions starter's display: Sporting should worry | OneFootball

Rafael Soares believes that the goal scored by Luis Suárez against Alverca (3-1) should not mask a performance that, in his view, continues to raise concerns at Sporting. Despite contributing to the Lions’ win, the Colombian forward once again showed some signs that deserve attention.

For the journalist, the striker’s display cannot be explained solely by the player’s physical condition: "The goal does not change reality. Luis Suárez’s performance should alarm Sporting and cannot be explained merely by physical issues," he wrote on social media.

The analyst also points to some of the forward’s behavior during the match, namely individual decisions that harmed the team’s collective play: "At least two moments in which he disregards those around him by choosing to shoot. The most blatant of all even happened right after he scored."

On the other hand, Sergi Altimira received praise for the way he has responded since taking on a more prominent role in midfield. The Spaniard occupies a position previously held by Hjulmand and will inevitably be compared to Palhinha.

"Altimira will be one of Sporting’s most scrutinized players (he replaces Hjulmand and will be compared to Palhinha). He is passing with flying colors. His positional sense solves defensive problems and he shows remarkable intelligence in possession. So far, the Lions’ best signing," he concluded.

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