5 Sporting players who have impressed Rui Borges | OneFootball

Sporting’s pre-season has allowed Rui Borges to assess several options for the new campaign, but some young players have taken the opportunity to stand out. Among new signings and academy players, there are five names who have been making an excellent impression.

Flávio Gonçalves is one of the biggest revelations. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder scored against Sporting B, stood out in the matches against Celtic and Strasbourg (with one assist), and impressed again against Monaco. His technical quality and intelligence in build-up play have been highlighted as some of his main attributes.

Another player in the spotlight is Jesse Derry, who has already been praised by Rio Ferdinand. The winger, on loan from Chelsea, showed quality in one-on-one situations and confirmed his good form by scoring a stunning goal against the Monegasques. With his pace and ability to exploit space, the Englishman could become an important weapon off the bench to inject energy into games.

Luís Guilherme and Rafael Nel have also taken the chance to leave a positive impression. The Brazilian winger, signed in January, looks more settled and seems ready to fight for a starting spot on the right side of the attack, while the striker developed at Alcochete has already registered an assist against Celtic and a goal against Monaco.

Rounding off the list is Eduardo Felicíssimo, who has been used as a centre-back despite having broken into the first team as a midfielder. The 19-year-old has shown composure and maturity alongside Eduardo Quaresma, racking up several full matches during pre-season.

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