Sporting star back from injury after three months for Casa Pia clash | OneFootball

Sporting is going through a period of uncertainty in the defensive axis, with Zeno Debast still under the care of the medical department and unable to join the team's activities this weekend, after a difficult week that culminated in elimination in the semi-final of the League Cup.

The Belgian center-back is recovering from a left knee injury sustained on October 22 against Marseille in the UEFA Champions League group stage and has not yet returned to training at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy. The expectation in the Sporting locker room is that, after the two days off granted, the player will be fit to return to training sessions.

The Alvalade Club officials consider that the defender is "practically recovered" and there is confidence that he will be available for the next Championship challenge against Casa Pia, scheduled for January 16, at a time when options in the center of defense have been limited.

In addition to Zeno Debast, the medical department continues to monitor the rehabilitation of several other players sidelined, including Eduardo Quaresma, Ricardo Mangas, Nuno Santos, Pedro Gonçalves, and Fotis Ioannidis. On the other hand, Ousmane Diomande will also be available after elimination in the CAN.

This sports season, Zeno Debast - valued at 30 million euros - has played 13 official matches wearing the Sporting jersey. The Belgian international has registered 855 minutes of play so far, but still without any goals or assists to his personal account.

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