Sporting’s right wing concerns Rui Borges, changes may come soon | OneFootball

Rui Borges, the coach of Sporting, has consistently lined up with the same two starters, but the situation might be about to change.

The right wing of Sporting is a topic of conversation at the Alvalade Club. Rui Borges has relied, at the start of the season, on the same duo to cover the flank: Iván Fresneda as the right-back, and Geny Catamo as the winger. However, the competition is fierce and the alternatives are starting to nip at the heels of the Spaniard and the Mozambican.

Sporting signed Vagiannidis, after many months searching for a right-back to compete with Iván Fresneda for the position. The Greek international arrived at Alvalade during the season, and has been gradually introduced into the team by Rui Borges, showing increasing synergy with his teammates.

Vagiannidis seems to offer greater offensive capability, which could be an important factor in Rui Borges's decision. Moreover, the former Panathinaikos right-back has another advantage: he was on duty with his national team in recent days, unlike Fresneda, which means he will return to Sporting with more competitive rhythm, a factor that could be decisive in the coach's choice for the match against Famalicão.

Geny Catamo has also sparked some discussions. Rui Borges has persisted with the Mozambican winger at the start of the season - even facing criticism for it. However, the truth is that in no match so far has the player completed the full 90 minutes on the field.

Geovany Quenda, an 18-year-old Portuguese player whom Sporting sold to Chelsea last season for over 50 million euros but who remained on loan to the Lions until the end of this season, has been replacing him. The young player's impressive performances in the green and white jersey, which he continued in the under-21 national team, could earn him a return to the starting lineup in the next match for the Lions.

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