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Rui Borges intends to make several changes to Sporting's starting eleven for the match against Marseille, which takes place this Wednesday, October 22. One of the main changes could very well happen in the midfield of the lions, with João Simões returning to the starting lineup.

According to information provided by the newspaper Record, the coach of the green and whites may field the duo Morten Hjulmand - João Simões in this third round of the Champions League, repeating what he did in Naples. The captain of the lions is untouchable, while the young midfielder is fresh to play.

After being a starter in Italy and having a performance that earned him several praises, João Simões was not an option for Rui Borges in the next two Sporting games - against Braga he wasn't even on the match sheet and against Paços de Ferreira he didn't leave the bench.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, João Simões - valued at 6 million euros - has played three matches. The midfielder trained at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy has 81 minutes: 78 in the Champions and two in the League. It's worth remembering that the 'number 52' of the lions recently returned from a long injury break.

Sporting will take the field again next Wednesday, October 22, against Marseille. The match, counting for the third round of the Champions League, against the team led by Roberto De Zerbi, will be played at the Estádio de Alvalade, at 8:00 PM.

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