Ready for Porto clash, Rui Borges gets surprise boost for Clássico | OneFootball

Sporting received good news in their preparations for the classic against Porto. Luís Guilherme has recovered from injury and is once again an option for Rui Borges, and is expected to be included in the squad for the match at the Estádio do Dragão this Wednesday, in the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals.

The 20-year-old Brazilian winger had been out since the trip to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt, after suffering a sprain in his left foot. After several days working on the pitch, the player was given the green light by Sporting’s medical department and will travel north with the team, although he is not yet ready to start.

Despite not being set to start, Luís Guilherme appears as a valid option to change the game from the bench, offering pace and the ability to make a difference at an important stage of the season, with Sporting still fighting for their goals.

It is worth noting that, in contrast, Rui Borges received far more negative news: Iván Fresneda will not play again this season. The Spanish right-back is still struggling with physical problems and is only expected to return to competition in the next one, in 2026/2027, thus missing all matches until the end of the season.

The young defender came off at half-time in the match against Estrela da Amadora on April 11 with physical complaints, and has not played since. His prolonged absence reduces the options on the right side of the green-and-white defense, forcing Rui Borges to readjust his solutions at a crucial stage of the season.

This season, Luís Guilherme — valued at €12 million — has made 17 official appearances: five in the Premier League (West Ham), eight in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Portuguese Cup, one in the Champions League and another in the League Cup. In the 832 minutes he has been on the pitch, the player has recorded one goal.

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