Twist over Vagiannidis: Sporting avoid worst-case, Rui Borges smiles | OneFootball

Georgios Vagiannidis may, after all, recover in time for Sporting’s trip to Braga. The right-back returned early from the Greece national team due to muscle discomfort, but the more serious scenarios have since been ruled out by Sporting’s medical department.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the 25-year-old has already been assessed in Alcochete and there is a real chance he will be available to Rui Borges for the match on October 9, at the Pedreira. Vagiannidis had been substituted at half-time in Greece’s 1-0 win over Germany, after having played the full 90 minutes against Serbia.

The possible recovery once again provides an option that Rui Borges had mapped out before the injury. , allowing him to manage Maxi Araújo after a particularly demanding international break.

The Uruguay international will return to Sporting after traveling more than 42,000 kilometers across Asia, where he went through Japan, South Korea and India. His heavy involvement for Uruguay requires careful management, especially given the demanding run of matches the Lions will face after the FIFA break.

If Vagiannidis is indeed fit, Rui Borges may avoid starting Maxi in Braga and reduce the risk of physical overload. Fresneda has previously been used on the left flank, and the coexistence of both full-backs in the same starting eleven is nothing new for the coaching staff.

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