Rui Borges confirms long-awaited appearance for Sporting against Marinhense | OneFootball

Rui Borges confirmed the presence of Salvador Blopa in the squad list for the Sporting - Marinhense match. In the preview of the game, the coach of the lions did not want to reveal much information about the starters, but mentioned the name of the green and white gem.

"I never announce the starting eleven, nor will I break the rule. Besides, Salvador and Luís will be called up, and Maxi is not due to suspension. Apart from that, we will always go with the strongest eleven, even within the seriousness with which we want to enter and out of respect for the opponent", he began by saying.

Furthermore, Rui Borges made clear Sporting's intention against Marinhense, especially regarding the adversities the team has faced: "Above all, I look with respect regardless of the internal problems they have had. I have been on the other side and I know what it is like to face big teams in Cup games. They will certainly be very committed, and it is up to us to enter with maximum focus and not ease up, with a lot of seriousness in what will be the game".

Sporting returns to the field this Saturday, November 22nd, against Marinhense. The match, counting for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, against the team from Marinha Grande, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade, at 18:00.

To reach this stage of the competition, Rui Borges' team overcame Paços de Ferreira, already in extra time, by 3-2. Sporting's goals were scored by Pedro Gonçalves, Fotis Ioannidis, and an own goal by Tiago Ferreira.

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