Sporting, take note! Fresh update on Nuno Santos return | OneFootball

Sporting are still dealing with a few absences in the squad for the trip to Reboleira. Nuno Santos, Luís Guilherme and Fotis Ioannidis remain under the care of the medical department and are not among Rui Borges’ options, unlike Geovany Quenda, who has already been given the green light to return to competition. However, there is more good news.

Among the injured players, Nuno Santos is the closest to returning. The Portuguese wing-back suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh in the 4-1 win over Alverca on 22 March and is now in the final stages of recovery. If there are no setbacks, he could return as early as the next round, in the derby against Benfica.

Luís Guilherme and Ioannidis are still further away from returning. The Brazilian is continuing to recover from a sprain in his left foot, while the Greek forward is dealing with a lateral ligament injury in his right knee. Both are still undergoing treatment, with the Sporting coach keeping some hope about their return.

Rui Borges was confident about the possibility of being able to count on both players again before the end of the season. “We strongly believe they will return this season,” said the coach, leaving the door open for a comeback at a decisive stage of the competitions.

Nuno Santos – valued at €5 million – joined Sporting in 2020 from Rio Ave for €4.15 million (according to Transfermarkt). Since then, the 30-year-old wing-back has made 202 appearances, scored 34 goals, provided 43 assists and won seven trophies (three league titles, one Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, one Portuguese Cup and two League Cups).

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