Sporting have doubts over Rui Silva and will act | OneFootball

Sporting let a two-goal lead slip and started the league campaign with a draw against Estrela da Amadora (2-2) in Reboleira last Saturday. Rui Silva made a mistake in dealing with the opposition’s second goal, and the Sporting board are set to say “enough” to the Portuguese international’s errors.

According to the newspaper 'Record', Sporting could act in this transfer window to sign a new goalkeeper. Both the club’s board and the coaching staff acknowledge how difficult it is to find a keeper clearly capable of making an immediate impact on the team.

The club’s hierarchy will look at this issue more closely in the coming days before making a decision, at a time when almost all incoming transfer matters have already been settled. Rui Silva’s underwhelming performances have led to this planning.

The green-and-whites want a goalkeeper with the following profile: commanding when coming for crosses, but also with the agility to come off his line and control balls in behind. Even so, the 32-year-old is still expected to remain first choice.

As for João Virgínia, who returned to the Lions in the summer of 2025, he never truly challenged the number one spot and made only eight appearances last season. It is also worth noting that third-choice goalkeeper Diego Callai could leave on loan before the transfer window closes.

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