Rui Borges: Sporting visit Famalicão missing two starters, one doubt | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande and Hidemasa Morita are out of the match against Famalicão. The absence of the duo was confirmed by Rui Borges in the pre-match press conference, with the Sporting coach also stating that Maxi Araújo is doubtful for the fifth round of the championship.

"Diomande and Morita are out of the game. Maxi is in doubt. He trained today, it's a decision we will make tomorrow," assured the green and white coach, who will have to continue relying on alternatives for the position, since these are three regular starters.

Maxi and Diomande have been out since the first round of Liga Portugal Betclic, having been substituted during the visit to Casa Pia. Since then, the winger and the center-back have missed games against Arouca, Nacional, and Porto. Morita, on the other hand, only missed the Clássico.

During the international break, the Uruguayan even admitted he would be available to play, but with a minutes restriction. However, as Rui Borges confirmed, it is possible that the club will decide that the 'number 20' continues under the care of the medical department.

Sporting will return to the field next Saturday, September 13, against Famalicão. The match against the team led by Hugo Oliveira, valid for the fifth round of Liga Portugal Betclic, will be played in Minho and is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m.

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