Cast aside by Rui Borges at Sporting, now tipped as a “difference-maker” | OneFootball

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·24 August 2026

Cast aside by Rui Borges at Sporting, now tipped as a “difference-maker”

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Giorgi Kochorashvili recently left Sporting to strengthen Sevilla and has already received strong praise regarding the impact he could have in Spanish football. Guillermo Abascal believes the Georgian midfielder has the qualities to add immediate quality to the Andalusian side.

In an interview with ‘Bola na Rede’, the Spanish coach was asked about the former Lions player and did not hide his confidence in the Georgia international’s abilities, highlighting the usefulness he could have in his new team.


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“Nowadays, without a doubt, he can be a difference-maker. It’s a team that needs a player like him. He definitely improves the squad,” said Guillermo Abascal, who was once linked with Estoril but denied any such rumors.

Kochorashvili Sporting. The midfielder moved to Sevilla, where he will look to gain a bigger role and continue his career in a league he knows well.

The Georgia international arrived at Sporting from Levante, but ended up leaving just one season later. Now, in Spain, he will have a new opportunity to show the level of performance that Abascal believes can make him an important player for Sevilla.

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