Tomás da Cunha unimpressed by 2 Sporting players: they'll need more | OneFootball

Tomás da Cunha clearly called out Nestory Irankunda and Luís Guilherme after Sporting’s win over Nacional (2-0), arguing that the two players "will have to give more." The analyst also highlighted the impact of Luis Suárez, who, in his view, once again showed his best version, as well as the rapid rise of Sergi Altimira.

"When Nacional tried to be aggressive, Debast found Suárez. The best version of the Colombian returned (use of space + impact). Altimira quickly became a reference point. Doumbia did not stand out offensively, but was important in winning the ball back. Irankunda and Luís Guilherme will have to give more," he wrote on social media.

In his analysis of Sporting’s performance, Tomás da Cunha highlighted the way Nacional tried to contain the Lions, especially through a deeper and more compact defensive setup. The commentator recalled that "Sporting have been pressed at Alvalade, but Nacional preferred to keep a 5-4-1 to limit play through the middle."

The strategy had direct consequences for the way Rui Borges’ players were able to create dangerous situations, as the central channel was particularly congested. Tomás da Cunha explained that Nacional’s system "not only forced Suárez to drop deep to combine, but also made things difficult for Doumbia, Zalazar and Flávio Gonçalves."

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