Ahead of Alverca v Sporting, Rui Borges springs four surprises | OneFootball

Sporting has started preparing for the match against Alverca scheduled for Sunday, and in the aftermath of the 5-0 thrashing against Bodø/Glimt, Rui Borges called up four forwards from the B team: Mauro Couto, Lucas Anjos, Rafael Nel, and Flávio Gonçalves.

Ricardo Mangas, Kochorashvili, Luís Guilherme, Ioannidis, and Quenda remain under the care of the medical department. Also out of the clash with the Ribatejan side is Maxi Araújo, who received his 9th yellow card in the match against Braga (2-2).

To complete their preparations, the national champions will return to training on Saturday morning, March 21. At the end of the session, Rui Borges will hold the usual pre-match press conference at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy at 12:30 pm.

It should be recalled that the Refereeing Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced last Wednesday, March 18, the refereeing team appointed for the match. João Pinheiro was chosen to officiate the decisive encounter.

Sporting will return to the pitch next Sunday, March 22, against Alverca. The match, counting for the 27th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by Custódio Castro, will be played at 6:00 pm at the opponent's ground.

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