Morita gets an earful at Sporting: I can't recall a more complete display | OneFootball

Since last season, Hidemasa Morita has not been in the best form with Sporting's jersey - and even refuses to renew. Litos acknowledges the great quality of the 'number 5' of the green and whites, but highlights a significant drop in performance from the Japanese midfielder.

"We are talking about a player, somewhat marked by injuries since last season. It's true that I don't remember a complete performance in recent times, but his quality speaks for itself. In total physical conditions, it's Morita and ten more," he said, to Notícias ao Minuto.

Litos assures that Napoli: "is a physically powerful team, of duels", in which Pedro Gonçalves and Trincão will play an important role in supporting the midfield duo", in which he does not foresee changes: "I believe that Morita will be a starter, for his ability to provide some tranquility with the ball, which will be necessary in this type of games".

"Giorgi Kochorashvili has been somewhat unlucky. The team scores more goals when he is not on the field and, therefore, his performances have not been valued. He is not as mobile in his movements, in getting to the opposing area, but he is very strong in short and long passes. He is still adapting to our league, with many teams in low block. We cannot forget that Morita already knows the team dynamics from his time at 'home'", he said.

This season, with the jersey of Sporting, Hidemasa Morita - valued at 11 million euros - has played seven matches. At the start of this season, the Japanese international midfielder played a total of 369 minutes, in which he assisted his teammates on one occasion.

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