Luís Guilherme shines at Sporting after quick start | OneFootball

Luís Guilherme, a reinforcement secured by Sporting in the January transfer window, has been accumulating minutes under Rui Borges’ guidance since he swapped West Ham for Alvalade. However, the Brazilian winger is now preparing to take on a more prominent role, due to the injuries of Geny Catamo—sidelined for at least two weeks—and Geovany Quenda, who is recovering in London from a prolonged absence. The 20-year-old thus emerges as the main alternative for the right flank of Sporting’s attack.

In Sunday’s match against Famalicão, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at Alvalade, the ‘number 31’ is expected to be in the starting lineup in his preferred position, where he has shown promising signs in recent games. After being used on the left side in four matches—against V. Guimarães, Casa Pia, Arouca, and Nacional, starting in three of them—the Brazilian played on the right against AVS in the Portuguese Cup and against Porto, coming on in the 79th minute, and displayed greater offensive capability.

In the matches against AVS and Porto, Luís Guilherme registered four shots, matching the total from the previous four games. Against AVS, he also experienced the moment of scoring his first goal in the cup competition. Statistically, the winger stands out for his passing accuracy (88%) and his dribbling success rate (78%) in the Sporting shirt.

With Geny Catamo out for at least the matches against Famalicão and Moreirense—the latter scheduled for the 21st at 6:00 p.m.—Luís Guilherme has a clear opportunity to solidify his place in Rui Borges’ options.

The player, developed at Palmeiras, is contracted to Sporting until June 2030 and protected by an €80 million release clause. The transfer was completed for a fixed €14 million, potentially rising by another €3 million based on objectives. West Ham also secured 15% of any future profit from a subsequent sale.

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