Maxi Araújo earns extra credit at Sporting, delights as key figure | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo is in great form after returning from injury. The 'number 20' of Sporting assisted Luis Suárez in Estoril and won a major penalty in Naples, showing he has returned in good shape. However, it's his attitude that is impressing Rui Borges.

According to information provided by Record newspaper, Sporting's coach is very pleased with the commitment and grit that Maxi has shown, especially after he criticized the team's lack of 'hunger' during their visit to Estoril, where he pointed out the Uruguayan as "the best player".

Therefore, and despite competition from Ricardo Mangas and Matheus Reis, Maxi Araújo will be a starter against Braga. At the moment, the left-footer owns the left-back position at Sporting, even though the coach promotes some occasional rotation.

Sporting will be back on the field next Sunday, October 5th, against Braga. The match, counting for the eighth round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at José Alvalade Stadium, at 7:15 pm.

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