Vítor Gonçalves on Pote and Trincão exits: They gave a lot, but... | OneFootball

Pote and Francisco Trincão could say goodbye to Sporting in this summer transfer window. The two Portuguese internationals are part of the end of the cycle of several players at the Alvalade club. Vítor Almeida Gonçalves links both departures to the defeat in the Portuguese Cup final.

“End of a cycle? What it seems to me is that the defeat in the Cup final could make that end of a cycle even more far-reaching. In other words, while some changes in the squad were already being projected, from the moment Sporting lose the Cup in the way they did, it is not so much because of the sporting cost. In other words, losing a trophy hurts the fans a lot, but it is more the mental and emotional cost that remains, and that was clear in Frederico Varandas’ most recent statements,” he said, speaking to Record.

The executive editor of the same media outlet reinforced his opinion. “The way Frederico Varandas chooses one side, if you like, blaming the players and protecting Rui Borges, clearly indicates that he did not like it. Obviously, he could not have liked it, but he really did not like the way the season ended. I am not saying that his statements were aimed in particular at Trincão and Pote, but all the players who played were targeted, and that is undeniable”, he analyzed.

Vítor Gonçalves concluded by saying that the two players gave a lot to the club, but should leave Alvalade. Pote and Trincão have already given a great deal to Sporting, but it may make perfect sense for them to bring their cycle to an end in this transfer window”, he concluded.

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