Rui Borges stunned by Sporting new signing's form | OneFootball

Silas Andersen arrived at Sporting without much fanfare, but the Danish midfielder has quickly shown signs that he could become one of the most important bets for the future of the Lions’ midfield. With Morten Hjulmand’s departure, Rui Borges has been working with the 22-year-old to take on new responsibilities, and the response has been very positive.

From the very first training sessions, the coach has tried to bring more intensity and aggression to Silas’ game, especially in a position like defensive midfield, where reaction speed and pressing after losing possession are essential traits. The player seems to be adapting well to the demands and has shown progress in that area.

In the friendly against Celtic, although he started on the bench behind the pairing of Sergi Altimira and Issa Doumbia, he came on in the 60th minute and left a good impression. The Dane showed quality in ball circulation, intelligence in positioning, and a growing ability to give the team balance when he is on the pitch.

In addition to his qualities on the pitch, the player has also impressed with his attitude day to day. The midfielder is described as a dedicated player, eager to learn and with a strong mentality. One example came in the match against Celtic, when he made a point of supporting Eduardo Quaresma after the mistake that led to the Scots’ goal.

With recent experience at Hacken, where he scored nine goals and provided four assists over the last two seasons, the midfielder also arrives with the ability to make an impact in attacking areas, as he already showed by scoring against Torreense.

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