Leonino exclusive: Eduardo Madeira, was Sporting ace just a blip? | OneFootball

The announced departures of Francisco Trincão and Morten Hjulmand, along with the imminent exits of Pote and Ousmane Diomande, are part of the "new Sporting," says Eduardo Madeira. In this Leonino exclusive, the well-known comedian and Sporting supporter believes the sales are necessary.

"They are incredible players. They won everything for the Club. They gave everything to the Club, but there needs to be renewal. I think their ambition and drive had worn down. They need new challenges and a change of scenery, and Sporting also needs to refresh itself. I’m sorry to see them go, but that’s how it works. They couldn’t stay here forever. Or rather, in a way they will. Their names will remain linked to several trophies that are in Sporting’s museum," he told our newspaper.

The Cinco Violinos Trophy match against Monaco was also discussed, and the actor said Rui Borges’ team plays exciting football. "The team plays attractive football. In fact, it’s surprising that at this stage they are already playing so well. There’s a hunger for goals and they move the ball well. This looks promising", he said.

Regarding the new signings, Eduardo Madeira highlights Jesse Derry, Ibrahima Ba and Rodrigo Zalazar, while noting that he has never seen a Sporting team with so much quality in pre-season. "The most exciting signings? Derry, Ba and Zalazar, but they have all shown good signs. I can’t remember seeing Sporting move the ball so well and create chances at this stage of the season in a long time," he said.

At the end of the interview, the Sporting supporter addressed the whistles that Luis Suárez received in the membership presentation match because of a possible move to Fenerbahçe. Eduardo Madeira argues that the Colombian forward needs to be "guided," but that he had a bad attitude that cannot be repeated. "Suárez is a star, but he is also a young player who needs guidance and good advice. Football is full of players who make blunders and act too hastily. We’ll see in this case, the player deserves a second chance, he and his agent. The Club is handling him well and knows it has someone who did not behave very well this time. That’s why I believe he must be under special watch. The future will tell whether it was just a mistake or whether it’s better to put the player in the nautical section — in other words, send him sailing," he concluded.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.