Sporting beat Portimonense 1-0, and one absence stands out | OneFootball

The first test of the day was successfully passed: Sporting beat Portimonense 1-0 on the morning of Monday, July 20, in a behind-closed-doors match played at Hotel Cascade, in Lagos, Algarve, where Rui Borges’ side are currently holding their training camp.

Despite having already returned from injury, Fotis Ioannidis was not included in Rui Borges’ plans this morning, according to Record. The Greek international has already recovered and has been training normally with the group, but once again did not play any minutes.

It should be remembered that this was only the first match of the day for Rui Borges’ men. Sporting take the field at 8:15 p.m. at Estádio Algarve to face Strasbourg. This will be the second test not only of Monday, but also one open to the public in this pre-season.

After that, the green-and-whites return to Lisbon. Next Saturday, July 25, Sporting will play for the Cinco Violinos Trophy at Estádio José Alvalade against Monaco (7:30 p.m.). After that, the Lions head back to the Algarve to face Nottingham Forest.

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