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Leonino Exclusive - Rui Borges takes advantage of international break to analyze some players from Sporting’s B team

Rui Borges is making the most of the international break to analyze some players from Sporting’s B team. As revealed by our newspaper in this Leonino Exclusive, the Lions’ coach is assessing possible promotions to the main squad.

According to information obtained from a source close to the process, the training match against Oriental was not only to keep the players who were not called up for their national teams in shape, but also for the coach to test some ideas.

Rayan Lucas, Samuel Justo, and Rafael Nel started against the Lisbon side. The Brazilian midfielder has been closely monitored by Rui Borges, being called up for several matches with the first team after having done pre-season with the main squad.

Samuel Justo played in Francisco Trincão’s position, behind Rafael Nel, occupying central areas and near the right half-space. The green and white coach brought on other youngsters during the match and is keeping a close eye on the development of the athletes from the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy.

Sporting will only return to action on Saturday, October 18, against Paços de Ferreira. The match, which counts for the third round of the Taça de Portugal, will be played against the team led by Filipe Cândido at the Estádio Capital do Móvel, at 8:15 pm.

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