Rui Borges shares big news on Nuno Santos’ return to Sporting | OneFootball

Nuno Santos is expected to return to training with Sporting's main team next week. This assurance was given by Rui Borges, in the preview of the match against Arouca, when asked about the status of the injured players at Alvalade.

"I believe Nuno might start training with the group next week. I will be very happy if it happens. I'm almost sure it will, God willing. As for Ioannidis, I repeat, it's very much a day-to-day situation. Understanding what step we can take. It's very much about the moment, there's no specific date. I believe he might be available by the time we face Nacional. Fortunately, Nuno will be back now", he emphasized, before speaking about the transfer market.

"Reinforcements? I hope no one leaves, that would make me happy. The rest is focusing on what we have, I'm not looking at or thinking about the market. Two players have arrived, even for the same position, two wingers. And although they are different, providing us with different solutions than what we already had, it's always looking from a future perspective. Of course, in the present as well, but more for the future, to help with growth. They will be very valuable players for us and for the future of Sporting. Happy for both, they are still trying to understand the team, Sporting, the greatness of the club, and the demands. But they are two happy and very motivated players to help", said Rui Borges.

Currently, the green and whites occupy the second position in the National Championship standings, with 45 points. Benfica is in third place, with 42, while Porto leads the competition with 52 points.

Sporting will return to the field next Saturday, January 24th, against Arouca. The match, part of the 19th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Vasco Seabra, will be played at 18:00, at the opponent's ground.

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