Morten Hjulmand available for Sporting - Torreense? Find out latest | OneFootball

Morten Hjulmand remains Sporting’s main doubt for the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense, scheduled for this Sunday at the Estádio Nacional. The Danish midfielder missed Tuesday’s training session, and the final decision on whether he will play should only be known at the official pre-match press conference, led by Rui Borges - who revealed doubts for the final.

The Sporting captain is still recovering from the sprained left ankle he suffered in the second leg of the semi-finals of the main cup competition against Rio Ave on April 22. Since then, the Denmark international has only returned to action in the final round of the league season, against Gil Vicente.

Despite the physical limitations, there is confidence in Alcochete that Hjulmand could be included in the squad and even return to the starting line-up. The 26-year-old midfielder has been carefully managing his fitness in recent weeks, and Sporting’s structure believes he will be fit to play what could be his last match for the Alvalade club.

It should be remembered that the Denmark international is preparing to bring a three-season spell at Sporting to a close and wants to say goodbye to the fans by winning another trophy. After the Lions secured second place in the league and the resulting qualification for next season’s Champions League, the Portuguese Cup became the top priority to bring the campaign to a close.

Meanwhile, Hjulmand’s name continues to attract major attention in the transfer market, having recently been linked with Real Madrid. Rui Borges commented on the interest in the midfielder and praised the Sporting captain. “I see it as natural, even because of the great player he is and the great seasons he has had at Sporting. His quality is there for everyone to see. It doesn’t surprise me at all that Real Madrid or another club might want him or talk about him, like other players - it’s a sign that the job has been done,” the coach told RTP.

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