Rui Borges plans major shake-up for Sporting v Marseille | OneFootball

Rui Borges will change several players in Sporting's starting eleven, compared to the visit to Paços de Ferreira, for the Portuguese Cup. The coach of the lions fielded an alternative team at Mata Real, but will make changes for the home match against Marseille in the Champions League.

In goal, João Virgínia will be replaced by Rui Silva, while Gonçalo Inácio, Zeno Debast, and Maxi Araújo return to the defensive line. Despite playing the full 90 minutes in Paços de Ferreira, Ousmane Diomande is still not in ideal physical condition.

In more offensive positions, Francisco Trincão returns as the '10', having the freedom to play behind the striker and on the right side of the attack. Luis Suárez replaces Fotis Ioannidis and will be the starting striker for the lions in UEFA's prestigious competition.

Sporting returns to the field next Wednesday, October 22, against Marseille. The match, part of the third round of the Champions League, against the team led by Roberto De Zerbi, will be played at the Alvalade Stadium at 8:00 PM.

The lions have already played two games in the competition, accumulating three points. Rui Borges' team defeated Kairat at Alvalade, 4-1, and lost 2-1 on their trip to Naples, aiming to return to victories in European competitions.

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