Watch out! Rui Borges could get major boost for Estrela-Sporting | OneFootball

After 124 days out, Geovany Quenda is finally ready to return to action and could be one of Sporting’s main new additions as early as this Saturday against Estrela da Amadora. The 18-year-old winger has been given the green light by the medical department — despite other reports suggesting otherwise — and is expected to be back among Rui Borges’ options at a crucial stage of the season, with the Lions fighting for the league title and still in the European race.

Quenda’s last match came on December 5, in the derby against Benfica, when he suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The injury led to a lengthy spell on the sidelines and a demanding recovery process, which included an extended stay in London at Chelsea’s facilities, the club that secured his signing last summer. Under the supervision of English specialists, the youngster followed a strict plan to regain the explosiveness that made him stand out.

He returned to the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy on March 31, followed by several days of integrated training with the group. Despite the temptation to bring him back earlier, namely against Alverca and Arsenal, the club chose a cautious approach, prioritising a gradual reintegration to avoid any relapse.

The match against Estrela da Amadora therefore appears to be the ideal setting for his return, according to newspaper A Bola. The intention is to give the ‘number 7’ some minutes, allowing him to regain match sharpness ahead of the decisive clash with Arsenal in London. Geovany Quenda could play an important role in that game, offering pace and unpredictability against the English side’s defensive block.

Internally, the youngster’s reintegration is seen as a significant boost for Sporting for the final stretch of the season. In addition to providing more attacking options, his return will also help better manage Geny Catamo’s workload, as he has been heavily used since his teammate’s injury.

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