Rui Borges readies key tactics for Juventus v Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges is believed to have made the decision to include Ousmane Diomande in Sporting’s starting eleven against Juventus. Although the Ivorian has not yet fully regained his match fitness, he remains one of the most important players in the Lions’ squad.

After starting and playing the full 90 minutes against Tondela and Alverca, the question arose as to whether, given the shorter recovery time, Ousmane Diomande – who has a big reward on the horizon – would start once again for Sporting. However, all indications are that Rui Borges will not do without the central defender in the Champions League match.

The big question is who will partner Ousmane Diomande at the heart of Sporting’s defense. If Rui Borges opts for the usual choice, Gonçalo Inácio will start, but there is also the possibility that the coach will give the Portuguese international some rest and start Eduardo Quaresma instead.

This season, Ousmane Diomande – valued at 45 million euros – has played six matches for Sporting: three in Liga Portugal Betclic, one in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Super Cup. In total, the central defender has accumulated 407 minutes and has performed excellently.

Sporting will now return to action away at Juventus. The match, part of the fourth round of the regular phase of the Champions League, is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 4, at 8:00 PM in Italy, and a win could propel the Lions to the next stage.

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