Rui Borges shares great news on Nuno Santos’ return to Sporting | OneFootball

Nuno Santos is expected to return to training with Sporting’s first team next week. This assurance was given by Rui Borges, in the preview of the match against Arouca, when asked about the status of the injured players at Alvalade.

"I believe Nuno may be able to start training with the group next week. I’ll be very happy if it happens. I’m almost certain it will, God willing. As for Ioannidis, I’ll say it again, it’s very much a day-to-day situation. We need to understand what step we can take. It’s very much about the moment, there’s no specific date. I believe he could be available by the time we play Nacional. Fortunately, Nuno will be back now," he emphasized, before talking about the transfer market.

"Reinforcements? I hope no one leaves, that alone would make me happy. The rest is to focus on what we have, I’m not looking at or thinking about the market. Two players have arrived, even for the same position, two wingers. And although they’re different, giving us different solutions from what we already had, it’s always about looking to the future. Of course, also for the present, but more for the future, to help with growth. They will be very valuable players for us and for Sporting’s future. I’m happy for both, they’re still trying to understand the team, Sporting, the greatness of the club and the demands. But they are two happy and very motivated players ready to help," said Rui Borges.

At the moment, the green and whites occupy second place in the National Championship standings, with 45 points. Benfica is in third place with 42, while Porto leads the competition with 52 points.

Sporting will return to the field next Saturday, January 24, against Arouca. The match, counting for the 19th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team managed by Vasco Seabra, will be played at 18:00, at the opponent’s ground.

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