Pedro Gonçalves told of Sporting shake-up on orders from… | OneFootball

Pedro Gonçalves will have a new position in Paços de Ferreira vs Sporting. Rui Borges intends to present a completely different attacking front in the Portuguese Cup match and is counting on the Portuguese international’s help for the start of the competition, whose title he aims to defend.

According to the newspaper A Bola, Pote may have a change of position in the third round of the cup. The number 8 is expected to explore areas usually occupied by Francisco Trincão, in the central channel, acting as the playmaker. By all indications, the left-footer will be rested and Pedro Gonçalves will take his place.

Furthermore, the same source writes that Rui Borges has more changes in mind for the Lions’ attack. Alisson Santos is eyeing his first start and will take over Pedro Gonçalves’ usual role. However, Geny Catamo should also come in for Geovany Quenda and, finally, Fotis Ioannidis will be the first-choice striker, with Luis Suárez on the bench—he was the last to join the group after this international break.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Pedro Gonçalves—valued at 30 million euros—has already made 11 appearances: eight in the Liga Portugal, two in the Champions League, and one in the Super Cup. Over the 883 minutes he has played, the Lions’ number 8 has already recorded five goals and three assists.

The match, counting for the third round of the Taça de Portugal, against the side led by Filipe Cândido, will be played at Estádio Capital do Móvel at 8:15 p.m.

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