Sporting know when Fotis Ioannidis will return, but caution remains | OneFootball

Sporting’s medical bulletin is finally beginning to ease and, after Gonçalo Inácio’s return against Vitória de Guimarães, everything points to Fotis Ioannidis being the next piece of good news for Rui Borges, as early as the next matchday.

The Greek striker, sidelined since 23 February due to a ligament injury in his left knee, is very close to returning to the options and there is internal expectation that he will rejoin group training before the away trip to Rio Ave, scheduled for Monday. The most decisive answers should come in Friday’s training session, when the Lions resume work.

Even so, due to the long period of inactivity and also Luis Suárez’s good form, Fotis Ioannidis is expected to start on the bench and may only get a few minutes if he is confirmed as an option for matchday 33.

The Greek international has not played since 21 February, in the 3-0 win over Moreirense. During his recovery, surgery was even considered, but that scenario was eventually ruled out thanks to the player’s positive progress, as he stopped feeling sharp pain and gradually recovered through individualized work on the pitch.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at €18 million – has made 22 appearances. The 26-year-old Greek international striker has played 944 minutes, in which he has already recorded six goals and three assists in the green-and-white hoops.

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