Sporting - Alverca (2026/27): Where to watch, likely XI, times and... | OneFootball

Sporting return to action this Saturday, August 22, against Alverca. The match, valid for the 3rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side coached by Sérgio Ferreira, will be played at 8:30 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

The team coached by Rui Borges go into the match with four points from the first two rounds, after a 2-2 draw against Estrela da Amadora and a 3-2 win over Vitória. The coach continues to work with a heavily revamped squad following the departures of players such as Morten Hjulmand, Hidemasa Morita, Francisco Trincão, Ousmane Diomande, Ricardo Mangas and Geovany Quenda.

The main question mark is in attack. Rui Borges will have to decide whether to turn again to Luis Suárez, last season’s top scorer, or keep Ioannidis as the attacking focal point. The Greek forward has been a starter, but he came off carrying a knock in the last match, leaving open the possibility of a change up front.

No major changes are expected in the rest of the starting eleven. Rui Silva should remain in goal, with Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio and Maxi Araújo forming the defensive line. In midfield, Sergi Altimira and Issa Doumbia are expected to start, while Geny Catamo, Zalazar and Flávio Gonçalves should play further forward.

Broadcast: Sport TV 1

Unavailable: Nuno Santos and João Simões (injuries)

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