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Rui Silva was badly beaten in the goal that gave Napoli the victory over Sporting (2-1). At the end of the match, Rui Borges spoke with the lions' goalkeeper and assured that the play does not shake confidence and that the 'number 1' will start against Braga.

According to information advanced by the newspaper A Bola, the coach "made a point of sending a message of encouragement" to Rui Silva, which would have "extended to the entire squad" of the greens and whites. The Portuguese international's mistake was quickly forgotten by the leonine structure.

Therefore, Rui Silva will start against Braga, although João Virgínia's name has been put into equation, given that Sporting's goalkeeper has already failed in some crucial plays this season, despite all the accumulated experience.

This season, with Sporting's jersey, Rui Silva - valued at 7 million euros - has played seven matches. The Portuguese international missed three games due to physical unavailability, playing a total of 630 minutes, in which he conceded six goals.

Sporting will return to the field only next Sunday, October 5th, against Braga. The match, counting for the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at José Alvalade Stadium, at 7:15 pm.

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