Rui Borges set for surprise debut in Sporting v Casa Pia clash | OneFootball

Luís Guilherme was the first reinforcement to join Sporting's squad in this winter transfer window and is now about to experience a special moment at Alvalade. The Brazilian winger, 19 years old, is expected to make his debut at Estádio José Alvalade, and all indications are that he will do so as a starter.

Having arrived from West Ham, the young forward already had his first minutes wearing the lion's jersey, being introduced in the final moments of the defeat against Vitória de Guimarães (2-1) in the semi-finals of the Allianz Cup. Against Casa Pia, Rui Borges is expected to start with the number 31, on the left wing of the attack.

In the pre-match analysis, the Sporting coach praised the new signing. Rui Borges highlighted Luís Guilherme's quick adaptation, emphasizing his intelligence, learning ability, and versatility on the field. The coach also noted the player's high technical quality and growth potential, considering him an important option for Sporting's future.

"Luís adapted well, he is intelligent and eager to learn. He can provide us with solutions in various areas of the field. He prefers playing on the right, but also offers us options on the left and inside. At Palmeiras, he played on the right, at West Ham on the left. He has technical quality well above average, a huge growth profile, and I think he will be a very important player in the future," the coach emphasized.

Sporting will return to the field on Friday, January 16, against Casa Pia. The match, part of the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team managed by Álvaro Pacheco, will be played at 8:15 PM at Alvalade.

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