Sporting’s surprise signing leaves Rui Borges amazed | OneFootball

Rui Borges was impressed with João Virgínia's performance in Sporting's recent games. The goalkeeper - who unexpectedly returned to Alvalade to replace Franco Israel - pleased the coach, but Rui Silva is expected to regain the starting position against Moreirense.

According to information reported by the newspaper Record, Rui Borges was very satisfied with the response given by João Virgínia. Despite conceding a goal in both games, the goalkeeper showed a lot of security and made important saves, especially in the Champions League.

João Virgínia will continue to work and fight for the starting position, but Rui Silva is fit to return to the field and, therefore, the 'number 1' of the green and whites is expected to regain his place in the reception of the lion team against Moreirense, in the sixth round of the championship.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, João Virgínia - valued at 800 thousand euros - has played two matches, in which he played 180 minutes and conceded two goals. The goalkeeper was also used in the Troféu Cinco Violinos, against Villarreal, due to Rui Silva's unavailability.

Sporting will return to the field next Monday, September 22, against Moreirense, in a match related to the sixth round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Vasco Botelho da Costa is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 PM, at Estádio José Alvalade.

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