Rui Borges rewards Ricardo Mangas at Sporting: Find out how | OneFootball

Ricardo Mangas is expected to return to the starting lineup in Sporting's defense against Marinhense for the Portuguese Cup. Since Maxi Araújo is out of Rui Borges' options after being sent off against Santa Clara, Rui Borges has identified his replacement.

Nevertheless, Matheus Reis also emerges as an option for the Lions' coach, but he is expected to be used as a central defender, opening up space for the former Vitória de Guimarães player on Sporting's left flank. Mangas even started the season as a starter due to Maxi's injury in the first round of the League.

During this international break, the 'number 91' gave good indications to Rui Borges, having participated in a training match held at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete.

This season, wearing Sporting's jersey, Ricardo Mangas – valued at 2.5 million euros – has played in eight matches. Throughout the 566 minutes he has been used by Rui Borges, the native of Olhão has already scored two goals, both in a brace against Arouca.

Sporting returns to the field only on Saturday, November 22, against Marinhense. The match, part of the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, against the team led by Rui Sacramento, will be played at 6:00 PM in Alvalade.

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