Exclusive Leonino – Sporting starter's fatigue worries Rui Borges and co | OneFootball

Rui Borges and the rest of Sporting's coaching staff are concerned about Francisco Trincão, Leonino has learned. The player's physical exhaustion is evident, and the green and white structure fears that their undisputed starter might reach 'burnout' after being called up for the National Team.

According to our newspaper, the 25-year-old Portuguese international shows a high level of fatigue, despite the 2025/26 season still being in its early stages, due to the minutes he is subjected to. As such, the key figures in the green and white team are highly concerned about the player's physical condition.

The high usage rate of Francisco Trincão at the start of this season stems from Rui Borges. The Sporting coach sees his creative player as an essential element in the lions' offensive maneuver, even considering him an undisputed starter, with the forward's performances being crucial to the football played by the lions.

As an example of his importance, the green and white management intends to extend the contract with their 'number 17', similar to what was done with Pote. To convince the athlete, the club plans to offer a salary increase, a new release clause set at 100 million euros, and entry into the team captains' group.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Francisco Trincão - valued at 35 million euros - has played 11 matches. At the start of the season, the Portuguese international forward was a starter in all official games, where he has already recorded five goals and three assists.

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