Rui Borges makes changes that directly affect Sporting star's future | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma is going through a breakthrough period at Sporting and could even take on a more prominent role next season. The 24-year-old defender has been used by Rui Borges in a new position, and the signs he has shown on the pitch have been very positive.

, a solution that is gaining more and more traction within the club’s structure. The adaptation has been surprising and opens up new prospects for the future of the 'number 72'.

Quaresma’s use in that position has mainly come about due to the physical limitations of Iván Fresneda, who has not played since April. Given this situation, Rui Borges has alternated between the young Portuguese player and Vagiannidis, with the former seemingly having gained the upper hand in the battle for a starting spot.

Eduardo Quaresma’s consistent performances, together with his greater defensive solidity, have been decisive in that preference. Although he is not a natural full-back, the defender has shown he is capable of performing the role effectively, especially in the defensive balance of the Sporting team.

On the other hand, Vagiannidis offers more attacking intent, but has shown defensive weaknesses, something that weighs on Rui Borges’s decision. As such, Eduardo Quaresma appears as a more reliable solution at a time when Sporting are looking for stability at the back in the league.

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