Confirmed: Rui Borges expects key boost for Sporting v Estrela | OneFootball

Rui Borges confirmed that he is counting on the return of Pedro Gonçalves for the Sporting - Estrela da Amadora match. In the aftermath of the victory against Club Brugge in the Champions League, the coach of the lions discussed the player's injury, as well as the performances of João Simões and Hidemasa Morita.

"Simões played another great game, as long as he could. Just like Morita afterwards, and I even went to him when the game ended because his entry was very important. I feel Morita growing more and more physically and returning to being the true Morita that we all want and expect. Regarding Pote, I believe he will be available for the Estrela game," said Rui Borges.

It is worth remembering that Pote is in the final stage of recovery from a micro-tear in his left thigh suffered in the game against Santa Clara, before the break for the FIFA date. As a result, the player was even dismissed from the National Team, a topic he addressed on his social media.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Pedro Gonçalves - valued at 30 million euros - has already played 17 games: 11 for the Liga Portugal, four for the Champions League, one for the Portuguese Cup, and another for the Super Cup. During the 1,394 minutes he was used, the lions' number 8 has already scored nine goals and six assists.

The green and white emblem will return to the field next Sunday, November 30, against Estrela da Amadora, in a match for the 12th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by João Nuno will be played at 6:00 PM in Alvalade.

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