Rui Borges criticised for leaving 2 Sporting players on bench: wrong call | OneFootball

Sporting got off to a flying start in the Champions League, beating Galatasaray 3-1 at Alvalade.The Lions’ victory left the fans satisfied and prompted analysis from three figures linked to the Club’s world, who highlighted different aspects of the performance overseen by Rui Borges.

Ricardo Oliveira, president of the Portuguese Padel Federation and a former candidate for the Lions’ presidency, also had some criticism of Rui Borges’ choices: “Quaresma and Zalazar played well. I was surprised that Flávio and Debast were not in the starting lineup. Wrong management by Rui Borges. The first half was poor. The second was more positive. Excellent third goal,” he told the newspaper 'Record'.

Amaral, a former Sporting player, especially highlighted Altimira, considering him the standout player of the match, without forgetting Luis Suárez’s contribution in attack. “For me, Altimira was the best player. Special mention to Luis Suárez, who managed to bring the Sporting attack to life. Good reaction to the goal conceded and good defensive solidity from the team. It was a well-earned victory.”

Miguel Garcia, another former Sporting player, also praised the team’s ability to respond after a difficult start: “It was a great European night. Galatasaray were very good in the first half and Rui Borges corrected the mistakes at half-time. Sporting were superior in the second half, fully deservedly.”

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