Sporting have already found a solution for Fotis Ioannidis’ injury | OneFootball

Sporting already knows that Fotis Ioannidis is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a ligament injury in his right knee. However, the Greek international is aiming for the minimum recovery time and, until then, Rui Borges already has solutions for the attacking front: Rodrigo Ribeiro and even Rafael Nel are expected to be given a chance.

Despite the forecasts, the ‘number 89’ of the Alvalade club is determined to return from injury as quickly as possible, with the technical staff of the Lions placing all their hopes in the work ethic and sacrifice for which the Hellenic striker is known. Nevertheless, Ioannidis will only be ‘cleared’ to return to the pitch if he has no complaints and no risk of relapse, so the player will do everything possible to be available for the derby at Luz on December 5.

Until then, Sporting only has Luis Suárez available for the attack, which is why Rui Borges will have to call for ‘reinforcements’ from the B team. Thus, it is very likely that Rodrigo Ribeiro could start in the match against Marinhense (November 22, Portuguese Cup), since the Colombian is with the national team and will need some rest.

Ioannidis was injured during the 11th round match of Liga Portugal Betclic, however, according to the newspaper Record, he did not feel any pain on the field and finished the match normally. Afterwards, already at the hotel, he began to feel some discomfort, which led him to leave the Azores with the aid of crutches, as a precaution.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at 22 million euros – has played 13 matches. The 25-year-old Greek international striker has played 563 minutes, during which he has already scored four goals and provided three assists for the Green and White.

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