19-year-old gem to start for Sporting - Vitória de Guimarães | OneFootball

Flávio Gonçalves will return to Sporting’s starting eleven against Vitória de Guimarães. The youngster, just 19 years old, convinced Rui Borges on his first league start, against Estrela da Amadora, and has therefore earned another opportunity to prove himself from the first minute.

Although he was substituted after 60 minutes in Reboleira, the Portugal under-20 international left a positive impression on the Sporting coach, standing out above all for his ability to get involved in attacking moves and for the willingness he showed when helping the team off the ball.

. Within the technical setup, the number 52 shirt is seen as the player whose characteristics are closest to those of the number 8 shirt - who is all but out of Alvalade.

As well as being able to play on the left, the player is also comfortable behind the striker, a position occupied by Rodrigo Zalazar. The match will also have a special spectator in the stands. Nestory Irankunda is expected to watch the game from a box, although he is still awaiting his official presentation.

The Australian appears as competition for the left flank, but Rui Borges could use both at the same time, depending on the demands of each match. The difference in characteristics between the two may, in fact, allow the coach to turn to different solutions.

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