Sporting defender may be used sparingly by Rui Borges v Vitória | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda may once again have limited playing time in Sporting’s home match against Vitória de Guimarães. The Spanish full-back is still working his way back to peak fitness after missing a large part of the Lions’ pre-season.

According to newspaper A Bola, Rui Borges intends to remain cautious in managing the player, who played just 12 minutes against Estrela da Amadora in the opening round. Fresneda could once again start on the bench or even be rested completely.

This opens the door for Georgios Vagiannidis to keep his place in the starting eleven. The Greek full-back was one of the most-used options during pre-season and began the league campaign as a starter in Reboleira. He has made a good impression on the coaching staff and is gaining new ground in the battle for the position.

, but his performances during pre-season changed the picture. Against Vitória de Guimarães, he is expected to be given another start, while Fresneda continues to be managed carefully.

Sporting return to action next Friday, August 14, against Vitória de Guimarães. The match, counting for the second round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side coached by Tiago Margarido, will be played at 8:15 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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