Sporting may have a secret weapon for the derby against Benfica | OneFootball

Rui Borges is not expected to make any changes to Sporting’s starting eleven for this Sunday’s derby against Benfica. However, Geovany Quenda could be the green-and-whites’ ‘secret weapon’ off the bench.

On the wings, Pedro Gonçalves and Geny Catamo are expected to be the Sporting coach’s choices. Despite going through a less impressive spell, the Portugal international still has the full confidence of the coaching staff, while the Mozambican has a positive recent record against the Eagles, having scored three goals in the last two league meetings.

Even so, there is another option on the horizon. Geovany Quenda is looking to regain top form after recently returning to action, having played just 43 minutes across the last two matches. The young Portugal under-21 international is not yet ready to start, but he could be a valuable asset during the match, bringing pace and the ability to unsettle the opposition in a game that promises high intensity.

The green-and-white side takes the field this Sunday, April 19, against Benfica. The match, part of the 30th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by José Mourinho, will kick off at 6:00 p.m. at Estádio José Alvalade.

In the current season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geovany Quenda - valued at €42 million - has played in 24 matches for the Lions.

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