Rui Borges had a 'spy' to scout Sporting v Club Brugge | OneFootball

Although he is currently not among Rui Borges’ options, Zeno Debast is said to have helped the Lions’ coach prepare for Sporting vs. Club Brugge, valid for the fifth round of the Champions League. The Belgian international’s knowledge is believed to have been crucial in studying the opponent.

According to the newspaper Record, the ‘number 6’ is seen as Rui Borges’ right-hand man for the reception of the Belgians, which will take place next Wednesday, November 26. Debast was reportedly instructed to inform the Alvalade Club coach about the strengths and weaknesses of the vice-leader of his country’s league.

In fact, during the FIFA break, Debast even watched Sporting’s next Champions League opponent ‘in loco’. The Lions’ player was in Brussels to witness Club Brugge’s 1-0 defeat to Anderlecht, where he himself came through the ranks.

At the start of this season, Zeno Debast—valued at 30 million euros—has already made 13 official appearances for Sporting. The Belgian international for the Lions has, so far, registered 855 minutes of play, but is yet to record a goal or an assist to his name.

The green and white emblem will return to the pitch next Wednesday, November 26, against Club Brugge. The match, counting for the fifth round of the Champions League, against the team led by Nicky Hayen, will be played at Estádio de Alvalade at 8:00 p.m.

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