Rui Borges could be without two starters for Braga v Sporting | OneFootball

Rodrigo Zalazar and Maxi Araújo have been called up by Diego Forlán for Uruguay’s upcoming fixtures and could become two major absences for Sporting in the away match against Braga. The packed international schedule leaves Rui Borges with very little room to have the pair back in time.

According to the expected schedule, the two Sporting players will travel after the match against Arouca and begin their international tour in Japan, where Uruguay will face the Japanese national team in Rifu on September 24.

This will be followed by a trip to South Korea, with a match scheduled for September 28, before the South American side wrap up the series of friendlies in India on October 6. Arouca goalkeeper Arruabarrena had initially been included in the preliminary squad, but was left out of the final list.

The problem for Sporting arises precisely on the return journey. Rui Borges’ team play in Braga on October 9, just three days after Uruguay’s last fixture, which makes it very difficult for Zalazar and Maxi Araújo to return in ideal condition to be available for selection.

Managing the situation becomes even more important because the match against Braga was brought forward due to the Lions’ European schedule. Sporting visit Lens on October 13 in the second round of the Champions League, increasing the demands on a squad that may only have the two internationals back just before the clash in Minho.

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