Sporting handed big Ioannidis scare; latest on the Greek | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis was the main absentee when Sporting returned to training last Tuesday. The Greek forward did not take to the pitch at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy due to lower back pain and was limited to gym work.

According to Record, despite the initial alarm, the issue should not force the striker into a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The expectation is that Rui Borges will already be able to count on Fotis Ioannidis for Saturday’s home match against Alverca, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at Alvalade.

The pain in the lower back area appears to be related to the workload the Greek international has been under at the start of the season. The 26-year-old player will now be reassessed daily by the green-and-whites’ Performance Unit.

The situation requires extra care given Ioannidis’ recent history. Last season, the forward missed a total of 29 official Sporting matches due to physical problems, although he has regained playing time and a starting spot at the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign.

In Tuesday’s session, , after the complaints suffered against Vitória de Guimarães, and with Nestory Irankunda, who made his debut in on-pitch training. Nuno Santos and João Simões remain under the care of the medical department.

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