Rui Borges handed major boost in training before Rio Ave v Sporting | OneFootball

Moncef Zekri is already working under Rui Borges. The Moroccan left-back, officially announced by Sporting last Tuesday, completed his first training session with his new teammates at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete.

The news came in Wednesday’s session, as part of preparations for the away trip to Rio Ave, scheduled for Friday at 8:15 pm, in a match for the 4th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, which will mark the Lions’ second away game of the season.

Rui Borges also had Fotis Ioannidis available. The Greek forward missed the 3-1 win over Alverca due to physical issues, but he has been recovering and is aiming to be fit enough to return to the options for Vila do Conde.

Zekri, signed from Mechelen, is now beginning the process of adapting to Sporting’s style of football. The 17-year-old arrives to strengthen the left flank and serve as an alternative to Maxi Araújo, following Ricardo Mangas’ departure.

Sporting will hold their final session before the clash with Rio Ave on Thursday, August 27. After training, Rui Borges will preview the match at 12:30 pm in a press conference at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy.

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