Hjulmand shines for Napoli v Sporting, Italians fear another star | OneFootball

The Italian press is keeping a close eye on every move of Sporting, especially as the second round of the Champions League approaches, which will see the lions face off against Napoli. Despite the less successful games, Morten Hjulmand remains one of the main points of interest for the Italians.

The portal 'Il Mattino', which covers the sports news of the province to which Napoli belongs, assures that the Italians will encounter a "first-class" lion and highlights the captain of the lions, whom they already know from his time in Serie A with Lecce.

"He has become a key figure in Portuguese football, but we must also not forget Ousmane Diomande, who was injured but, according to his coach, seems to have recovered for the Champions," it can be read about Sporting's 'number 42'.

Furthermore, the same source warns Antonio Conte's team, reminding that Rui Borges "organizes his team offensively. Sporting's only defeat in their league was against Porto, so Napoli will have to maintain a high level of attention throughout the game next Wednesday."

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Morten Hjulmand - valued at 50 million euros - has participated in nine matches. The captain of the green and whites started in all the matches played by the lions, having scored one goal in 790 minutes of play.

The green and white emblem will return to the field only next Wednesday, October 1st, against Napoli. The match, counting for the second round of the Champions League, against the team led by Antonio Conte, will be played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium at 20:00.

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