Rita Garcia Pereira on Sporting injuries: not just performance | OneFootball

Rita Garcia Pereira, a well-known Sporting supporter, analyzed the team’s poor run of form, having now gone five consecutive matches without a win, saying that the Club is going through a particularly difficult period with an accumulation of problems. The lawyer also spoke about the wave of injuries and does not absolve Rui Borges of blame.

“It’s a perfect storm. There is a very clear wear and tear on the team, whether physical or emotional, after the defeat against Benfica. There has been a clear underperformance from the performance unit regarding the injuries the players have suffered. There is a lack of squad rotation, and the players are physically and mentally exhausted. That is not only the Performance Unit’s fault, it is also the coach’s. On top of this, there are too many injuries and the players are taking too long to recover. I think there were mistakes in the market, both in winter and summer. Many players have not performed and are not being used,” she told the newspaper 'Record'.

Despite the complicated situation, Rita Garcia Pereira believes that the green-and-white side can still fight for second place in the league and for the Portuguese Cup. On the other hand, she revealed that she wishes the extension of the coach’s contract had been done at a different time.

“If it were me, I would have waited until the end of the season, but I also believe that a promise made is a promise honored and that the renewal had already been promised. Once it has been promised, it has to be honored, as far as I’m concerned. The problem lies in the promise, not in honoring it now,” she added.

It should be remembered that Rui Borges renewed with Sporting until 2028, with the possibility of extending the deal until June 2029, in a clear show of confidence from the club’s hierarchy. In addition to the renewal, the coach is also expected to benefit from a pay rise (Learn more HERE).

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