Rui Borges forced to make tough call for Benfica v Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges has not yet decided who will partner with Morten Hjulmand in Sporting’s midfield for the Benfica - Sporting match. João Simões has more minutes this season, but Hidemasa Morita has greater experience.

Going through a season of ups and downs, as he himself has admitted, Morita has not had his usual playing time for Sporting, but he returned to the starting lineup against the Tricolores, where he provided an assist. Meanwhile, João Simões has been given more opportunities this season. As for the record against Benfica, the Japanese player has the edge: he has started twice, compared to just once for the young midfielder.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Hidemasa Morita—valued at 11 million euros—has played 14 matches. At the start of this season, the Japanese international midfielder.

The green and white team will be back on the pitch next Friday, December 5th, against Benfica. The match, valid for the 13th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by José Mourinho, will be played at 8:15 p.m. at Estádio da Luz.

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