Rodrigo Ribeiro could get a big chance at Sporting thanks to… | OneFootball

Rodrigo Ribeiro could have a 'new lease on life' at Sporting thanks to Fotis Ioannidis' injury. Since the Greek player suffered a ligament problem in his right knee, the young player from the B team could become Rui Borges' 'solution' for the coming weeks, just like Rafael Nel.

Despite the forecasts, the 'number 89' of the Alvalade club is determined to return from injury as quickly as possible, with the technical staff of the Lions placing all their hope in the work ethic and sacrifice for which the Hellenic forward is known. However, Ioannidis will only be 'cleared' to play if he has no complaints and no risk of relapse, so the player will do everything to be available for the derby at Luz on December 5.

Until then, Sporting only has Luis Suárez for the attack, which is why Rui Borges will have to call for 'reinforcements' from the B team. Thus, it is very likely that Rodrigo Ribeiro could start in the match against Marinhense (November 22, Portuguese Cup), since the Colombian is with the national team and will need some rest.

Ioannidis was injured during the 11th round match of Liga Portugal Betclic, however, according to the newspaper Record, he did not feel any pain on the field and finished the match normally. Later, already at the hotel, he started to feel some discomfort that led him to leave the Azores with the help of crutches, as a precaution.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at 22 million euros – has played 13 matches. The 25-year-old Greek international forward has played 563 minutes, during which he has already scored four goals and provided three assists in the green and white stripes.

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