Zeno Debast makes dramatic switch, Sporting chiefs left impressed | OneFootball

Zeno Debast has been making a real effort off the field and such efforts have not gone unnoticed by Sporting or Rui Borges at this stage of the season. The Belgian international has dedicated himself to the gym and has been gaining physical strength.

According to information revealed by the newspaper Record, the 'number 6' of the green and whites has made it his main goal to be better prepared for physical confrontations with opponents and, since the beginning of the calendar year, he has already gained 3 kilograms of muscle mass.

In addition to the noticeable technical/tactical improvements he made under Ruben Amorim and now under Rui Borges, Debast decided to improve physically to acquire other skills necessary for Sporting's game. It was shortly after the holidays - and before the return of the lions to the Academy - that the Belgian began working under the attention of physical trainer Francisco Martins, who has been following the player since he arrived at Alvalade. The player reportedly started focusing on specific physical training to improve various aspects, such as jumping ability.

The reality is that, in the first six rounds of the Liga Portugal Betclic, this work is reflected in numbers. The 21-year-old player has an average of four headed clearances per game, which is well above the 2024/25 season (0.5). Debast also has better tackle success (83.3% compared to 72.9%).

At the start of this season, Zeno Debast - valued at 30 million euros - has already played eight official matches wearing the Sporting jersey. The 'number 6' of the lions has recorded, so far, 524 minutes of play, but still without any goals or assists to his personal account.

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