Rui Borges won't discuss Sporting stars' futures: "Not my place" | OneFootball

At a time when much is being said about the contract renewals of Francisco Trincão and Pedro Gonçalves, Rui Borges was asked to comment on updates regarding these processes at Sporting. However, the coach did not want to reveal much.

"I don't know... It's beyond me, I don't get involved in that. Both I, the management, and the fans want this, they are very important players, not only this season but also in the recent successful seasons for Sporting. I would love to be the coach of Sporting and have them as Sporting players. Now, under what circumstances that is... I don't know," he began by saying.

Next, the coach of the green and whites praised his players: "What I do know is that, daily, they are happy and show it in the game. I have no doubt that they are having a great start to the season, but it's the result not only of their efforts but also of the team as a whole. We have played some great matches. We need to keep growing, seeking more and better, so they have even more influence, just like Luis, Fotis, Alisson... Above all, we want to help them become even better."

At this point, the team led by Rui Borges has a total of 15 points in the National Championship. The lions are currently in second place in the competition, behind Porto, which has 18 points, and ahead of Benfica, with 13.

Sporting will return to the field next Saturday, September 27, against Estoril, in a match for the seventh round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Ian Cathro will be played at 8:30 PM, at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, the opponent's home ground.

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