Sporting substitute had to put in a shift to impress Rui Borges | OneFootball

The management of João Simões conducted by Rui Borges continues to be a topic of discussion. However, the player eventually returned to the starting lineup in the Tondela - Sporting match, which the green and whites won 3-0, and now, the way the young midfielder had to work to earn this opportunity from the coach is revealed.

According to the newspaper Record, the coach of the green and whites appreciates the technique and progression ability of the player from Algarve, but those were not the standout points. Rui Borges is more interested in the fact that Sporting's 'number 52' has significant intensity and physical availability, especially in reaction to losing possession, in addition to his tactical intelligence.

João Simões is said to have risen in the Sporting hierarchy and it is expected that he will appear more frequently in the starting eleven of the lions over time.

Sporting will return to the field this Tuesday, October 28, against Alverca. The match, part of the League Cup quarter-finals, against the team led by Custódio, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade at 8:15 PM.

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