Mário Jorge names Hjulmand replacement for Sporting-Arsenal (not Debast) | OneFootball

The absence of Morten Hjulmand, suspended for the clash against Arsenal in the Champions League, is a headache for Sporting. For Mário Jorge, it is a major blow. Even so, the former player believes that Hidemasa Morita could be the alternative.

“The truth is that Morita showed good signs in Friday’s match against Santa Clara, and he is slowly returning to his best form. He could be one of the options, but there may be others,” the former Alvalade club footballer told the newspaper 'Record'.

Mário Jorge believes Ousmane Diomande should start alongside Gonçalo Inácio: “I am convinced that Diomande will be picked for this game. He and Gonçalo Inácio, which would allow Debast to move further up the pitch and occupy the space left vacant by Hjulmand.”

The former player also commented on the current form of the forwards, making a curious remark regarding Viktor Gyokeres and Luis Suárez: “I hope Gyokeres does not have a good day and that Luis Suárez scores goals. This rest could be beneficial for him. Maybe he will come on full of energy.”

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