Trincão wins Sporting trust again, set for special night v Tondela | OneFootball

With Morten Hjulmand and Gonçalo Inácio injured, and Daniel Bragança still limited, Francisco Trincão once again takes on the Sporting captain’s armband, this time in the match played at Estádio José Alvalade this Wednesday against Tondela.

Having already performed that role in Vila das Aves, the Portugal international further underlines his importance within the group in a decision that is far from incidental. Rui Borges’ choice is in line with the player’s growing status in the dressing room, also boosted by his recent contract renewal.

At 26, Trincão is already one of the longest-serving members of the squad — he arrived in 2022 from FC Barcelona — and has established himself as one of the team’s leadership voices. Regardless of the current absences, the winger is expected to continue in that role next season, cementing his rise in Sporting’s hierarchy.

This season, in service of Sporting, Francisco Trincão — valued at €35 million — has made 49 appearances: 30 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the Champions League, six in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In 4,190 minutes played, the forward has recorded 12 goals and 15 assists.

Sporting return to action this Wednesday, 29 April, against Tondela. The match, corresponding to the 26th round (played later than scheduled) of Liga Portugal Betclic, against Gonçalo Feio’s side, will kick off at 8:15 pm at Estádio José Alvalade.

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