St. Juste posts cryptic message after Sporting defeat | OneFootball

Jeremiah St. Juste stirred the waters in the Sporting universe once again after the team's recent elimination from the Allianz Cup. In the aftermath of the 2-1 defeat against Vitória de Guimarães in Leiria, the Dutch central defender took to social media to share a photo where he appears fully equipped and with his boots on. The image, suggesting a player ready for action, was accompanied by a reference to "Flash," the well-known fictional character famous for his speed.

Currently 29 years old, the defender remains one of the most discussed absences in coach Rui Borges' options. Despite showing himself fit to compete, St. Juste remains out of the main team's plans, having been demoted to the B team at the start of the current season.

The player's exclusion dates back to the last summer transfer window, when a rift developed between the athlete and the management led by Frederico Varandas. From the perspective of the green and white officials, St. Juste refused to accept a transfer to clubs in the Spanish or German leagues, choosing instead to stay at Alvalade. This resistance is said to have led the management to take the drastic measure of sidelining him.

Besides the sporting impasse, St. Juste's situation represents a considerable financial burden for Sporting's coffers. The Dutchman earns an annual gross salary of 3.2 million euros, one of the highest in the squad, and his contract expires at the end of the current season.

Jeremiah St. Juste has yet to play any minutes for the Sporting team this season, either in the B team or the A team, and with the message now published, the player seems to want to prove to the fans and the technical team that he can be an option if needed.

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