Sporting likely XI vs Gil Vicente: bans, injuries force changes | OneFootball

Rui Silva, Georgios Vagiannidis, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio and Maxi Araújo; Hidemasa Morita and Daniel Bragança; Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves and Luis Suárez. This is expected, at first glance, to be Sporting’s starting eleven for the match against the Minho side.

Rui Borges is expected to make two changes to the starting eleven compared to the one fielded in the last win against Rio Ave (4-1), with Georgios Vagiannidis coming in on the right side of the defense, forcing Eduardo Quaresma to move into the center of defense, as a result of Ousmane Diomande’s suspension.

In midfield, Morten Hjulmand, still injured, once again pushes Hidemasa Morita deeper, so Daniel Bragança will occupy the 'number 8 position'. Further forward, Geny Catamo is expected to appear in place of Luís Guilherme, while Pedro Gonçalves will take up the left attacking midfield role. Francisco Trincão will support the striker, Luis Suárez.

Sporting return to action this Saturday, May 16, against Gil Vicente. The match, counting for the 34th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team managed by César Peixoto, will be played at 8:30 p.m. at the José Alvalade Stadium.

At this moment, the green and whites sit second in the National Championship standings, with 79 points earned. Porto (85) are in first place. Benfica are third with 77 points.

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