Rui Borges set to make one change to Sporting XI v Alverca | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda could be the main new face in Sporting’s starting XI for the home match against Alverca next Saturday. Rui Borges is not expected to make major changes to the team, but right-back remains a slight doubt due to Georgios Vagiannidis’ physical condition.

The Greek international suffered trauma to his right ankle during the win over Vitória de Guimarães (3-2), after a heavy challenge from Gustavo Silva, and even had to leave the pitch on a stretcher in the 80th minute. Tests ruled out anything more serious and Vagiannidis is available, though it remains to be seen whether he will be able to train without limitations during the week.

Iván Fresneda, meanwhile, is fully fit again after the physical issues that affected the end of last season and much of pre-season. The Spaniard played 12 minutes against Estrela da Amadora and also came on in the closing stages of the clash with Vitória de Guimarães.

With his fitness levels restored, the 21-year-old full-back is ready to be used from the start again. His last start came on April 11, interestingly against Estrela da Amadora, a match in which he was taken off at half-time to make way for Vagiannidis.

Sporting Sporting will therefore return to action next Saturday, August 22, against Alverca, in a match valid for the third round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The game against Sérgio Ferreira’s side is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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