Rui Borges could spring a surprise in Sporting’s line-up against Braga | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande will be reassessed by Sporting's medical department and could be fielded by Rui Borges against Braga.

Rui Borges is considering the possibility of bringing Ousmane Diomande back into Sporting's starting eleven for the match against Braga. Despite being part of the match sheet against Napoli, the center-back was not at 100%, which left Tomás da Cunha somewhat surprised.

According to information provided by the newspaper A Bola, Diomande could have played in Napoli, but was limited to only a few minutes. Therefore, Rui Borges and Sporting's technical team decided not to field the 'number 26'.

It is very likely that he will give the green light for 90 minutes against the Minho team.

This season, with Sporting's jersey, Ousmane Diomande – valued at 45 million euros – participated in two matches. The international center-back for Ivory Coast was a starter in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, playing 68 minutes against Benfica, and also against Casa Pia, being on the field for 58', before getting injured.

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