Alert! Sporting player suffers setback, rest of season at risk | OneFootball

João Simões has felt discomfort again from his right foot injury and is at risk of missing the remainder of the season for Sporting. The Portugal Under-21 international, who underwent surgery on his fifth metatarsal around a year ago, has started experiencing pain again, a situation that has limited his availability.

The case is being closely monitored by the Sporting hierarchy, who are favouring a cautious approach to avoid a more serious relapse. The priority is not to overload the player, reducing the risk of a new fracture and a consequent lengthy spell on the sidelines. For now, the 19-year-old is confirmed out for the next matches and could even miss the rest of the season.

On the other hand, there are positive signs in the medical report. Nuno Santos, Fotis Ioannidis and Luís Guilherme are closer to returning and are already working on the pitch. In the build-up to the derby, Rui Borges left open the possibility that the trio could be an option for the clash with Porto, in the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals, scheduled for Wednesday at the Estádio do Dragão.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, João Simões — valued at €15 million — has made 32 appearances: 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup and one in the League Cup. In the 1,652 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has recorded one goal and one assist.

The green-and-white side return to action next Wednesday, 22 April, against Porto. The match, the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals, against the side coached by Francesco Farioli, will be played at the Estádio do Dragão at 20:45.

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