Leonino exclusive: rotation in Sporting-Torreense? Rui Borges' plans | OneFootball

Sporting will not take things lightly in the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense and, Leonino understands, Rui Borges is preparing to field the best available starting XI at Jamor,. Despite the opponent playing in the Segunda Liga, the coach believes the current stage of the season leaves no room for error.

After losing ground in the title race and currently sitting third in the league, the Portuguese Cup has now come to be seen as crucial to 'saving' the season. As such, the priority is to avoid any unwanted surprises in a match viewed as decisive.

According to what our newspaper has learned, João Virgínia was at one point an option to start in the Cup, but Rui Silva will be the starter, in a decision that reinforces the intention to rely on the more experienced players and those most used throughout the season.

The same applies to the rest of the starting XI, with names such as Gonçalo Inácio, Maxi Araújo, Francisco Trincão and Luis Suárez ready to start, as the coaching staff do not want to take any chances against one of the surprise teams of the competition.

At Alvalade, there is full awareness that a defeat against Torreense would have a major impact on the fans, especially after the recent disappointments. Therefore, Rui Borges does not intend to take risks and will field the strongest team possible in an attempt to secure the 19th major cup title in Sporting's history.

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