Rui Borges handed unexpected boost at Sporting - Torreense | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis could return to Sporting’s options for the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense, scheduled for next Sunday at Jamor. The Greek international striker is in the final stages of his physical recovery, and there is hope at Alvalade that he may at least be included on the bench.

Rui Borges believes the centre-forward may still be able to make a contribution in the competition’s decider, after several months away from action due to physical problems. Ioannidis suffered a recurrence of a ligament injury in his right knee, specifically to the medial collateral ligament, a problem that worsened after the match against Moreirense, played in February. Since then, the striker has not played again in Sporting’s shirt.

Given the seriousness of the injury, Sporting’s medical department opted for conservative treatment, avoiding surgery and favouring a more controlled recovery process. However, there is now light at the end of the tunnel for the final match of the season.

The Greek international’s clinical progress has been positive in recent weeks, and the player is now closing in on a return to the group at a decisive stage of the season. Even if he is not ready to start against Torreense, Ioannidis could return to the squad at an important time for the Lions.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at €18 million – has made 22 appearances. The 26-year-old Greek international striker has played 944 minutes, in which he has already recorded six goals and three assists in green-and-white.

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