Sporting change and grow under Rui Borges: see all the numbers | OneFootball

Sporting are going through a great spell this season, with several players putting up impressive numbers. Much of this improvement coincides with the changes introduced by Rui Borges, who changed the tactical setup from 3-4-3 to 4-2-3-1 without compromising the team’s overall effectiveness.

The introduction of a new system has brought greater attacking freedom and highlighted different player profiles within the squad. The impact has been clear in players who have taken on a bigger role and raised their performance levels. The consistency shown in recent weeks reinforces the idea that the change had immediate effects.

Among the clearest cases is Luis Suárez, who is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career. The striker has been decisive in attack and has become a key offensive reference, regularly carrying the goalscoring burden - he was recently praised by his national team coach.

Geny Catamo - who made his mark against Alverca - as well as Maxi Araújo and Francisco Trincão have also benefited from the new dynamics. The freedom on the wings and between the lines has increased attacking output, with goals and assists coming more frequently.

Another example is Iván Fresneda, who has gained consistency and playing time, establishing himself as an important piece in the Alvalade side. With several matches still to be played, the numbers continue to rise and Sporting are seeing individual development go hand in hand with collective performance.

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