Rui Borges springs a surprise with unexpected name in Sporting squad | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda traveled with the Sporting team to the Azores and is expected to be an option for the next match of the lions, against Santa Clara. The Spanish full-back has been performing well since the start of the season, securing his place in Rui Borges' choices.

Sporting traveled on the afternoon of this Friday, November 7, to the Azores, for the 11th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against Santa Clara. The images of the green and white delegation's arrival at the airport provided some clues about Rui Borges' squad selections.

And the list apparently includes a big surprise. Iván Fresneda traveled with the rest of the team, which likely means he is fit to be an option for Rui Borges again, something that hasn't happened in Alvalade's recent games.

The Spanish right-back suffered an ankle sprain and was in recovery until very recently, thus missing the lions' recent commitments. His presence in Rui Borges' squad, and his call-up to the Under-21 National Team, indicates that the player is fully recovered to return to competition.

Frederico Varandas, President of Sporting, also traveled with the team. The top leader of the lions was questioned by journalists present at the location about the latest controversies, regarding refereeing in Portuguese football, but he did not wish to make any statements.

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