Rui Borges reveals major doubt ahead of Sporting v Porto | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis is doubtful for the Sporting - Porto match. The confirmation was given by Rui Borges during the preview of the Classic between the lions and dragons, conducted by the coach of the green and whites this Monday, March 2, in Alcochete.

"He is doubtful. That's how it has been, and it continues to be. It's very much day-to-day, understanding how he feels... He is doubtful for tomorrow's game", the coach emphasized. It is worth noting that, according to the national press, the Greek will still be re-evaluated before the match.

After a start to 2026 hampered by problems with his left knee - playing only three games and 121 minutes this year - the recovery of the Hellenic international has been managed with caution. After several weeks away, Ioannidis is approaching the final phase of the rehabilitation process, and there is an expectation that he may gradually return to competition in this match.

Sporting reaches the semi-finals after eliminating AFS SAD in the quarters, by 3-2, in extra time. Before that, the journey of the team coached by Rui Borges in the main competition began with a hard-fought victory against Paços de Ferreira, by 3-2, in the third round. This was followed by a comfortable win at Alvalade against Marinhense (3-0), and in the round of 16, the lions secured qualification in dramatic fashion by eliminating Santa Clara 3-2, also after regular time.

The green and white emblem returns to the field this Tuesday, March 3, against Porto. The match, counting for the first leg of the semi-finals of the Taça de Portugal, against the team led by Francesco Farioli, will be played at 8:45 PM, at Estádio José Alvalade.

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