Watch out! Jorge Jesus’ next squad could have a new Sporting ‘firebrand’ | OneFootball

Flávio Gonçalves could be approaching another major step in his career. The 19-year-old winger, one of Sporting's breakout players at the start of this season, is among the youngsters who could benefit from Jorge Jesus's plans to try out new options in his next national team squad.

Portugal's early qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals could give the national team coach room to experiment in November's matches against Denmark and Wales. Jorge Jesus himself acknowledged that possibility after the 2-1 win over Norway.

"It could happen. First, we'll see how the younger players perform at their clubs and then, from there, I'll make decisions so we can start considering some young players who will be the future in 2030, at the World Cup," the national team coach told Sport TV.

It is precisely in this context that Flávio Gonçalves's prospects are growing. The Sporting youngster has scored three goals and provided one assist in seven appearances this season, making the most of the opportunities Rui Borges has given him to increasingly establish himself in the green-and-whites' first team — with a contract renewal expected soon.

The shortage of wingers with similar attributes could also work in the Sporting player's favour. If he maintains his consistency and performance levels over the coming weeks, a first senior call-up at the age of 19 is starting to look like a possibility.

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