Salvador Blopa’s return could bring a surprise at Sporting | OneFootball

A muscle problem in the calves has kept Salvador Blopa out of competition in recent weeks, but the young Sporting winger is close to returning to Rui Borges' options. The 18-year-old player is expected to be available again by the end of this week, nearing a return to competition.

Blopa suffered the injury on the eve of the match against Gil Vicente, in the 17th round of the League, held on January 2 in Barcelos, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Since then, the winger missed the League Cup semi-final against Vitória de Guimarães (2-1), and will not be an option for the home game against Casa Pia, scheduled for Friday at 8:15 PM at Estádio José Alvalade.

The recovery is at an advanced stage and the player is close to rejoining the main team's activities. Before that, there is a possibility of gaining competitive rhythm with the B team, where he started the season, before establishing himself in the main team after an impactful debut, scoring two goals in the 5-1 victory against Alverca in the League Cup quarter-finals on October 28.

The next commitment for Sporting's B team is scheduled for Monday in Alcochete, against Torreense, for the 19th round of Liga 2, a match that could serve as preparation for the young winger's full return to the main team's options.

This sporting season, Salvador Blopa has played 20 matches for Sporting: 11 in Liga 3 with the B team, three with the under-19s in the UEFA Youth League, and six with the main squad. In total, the winger has played 1,266 minutes, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

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