January signing left frustrated at Sporting | OneFootball

The injury to Luís Guilherme really came at the worst possible time—not only for Sporting, but also for the player himself. Apparently, the Brazilian is not coping well with the forced break during these first months in Alvalade.

The winger was going through an important moment, fighting for a starting spot and regaining the physical condition and confidence he had shown at Palmeiras, before transferring to West Ham. The sprain to his left foot, suffered during Sunday’s training session, abruptly halted that progress.

The break, which could last up to four weeks, was received with great frustration by the player. Luís Guilherme was gaining ground and this injury forces him to almost go back to square one, with a return expected only in mid-April—already at a decisive stage of the season.

The problem is that he is not alone on Sporting’s medical report. Rui Borges is still without several players: Geovany Quenda is still recovering, as is Fotis Ioannidis, while Ricardo Mangas and Giorgi Kochorashvili are also doubtful.

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