Sporting accuse Porto of using Hjulmand row to unsettle Clássico | OneFootball

Sporting believes there have been attempts to destabilize their captain at a decisive moment of the season.

The club suspects backstage maneuvers linked to FC Porto in the so-called 'Hjulmand case', allegedly with the purpose of causing internal instability before the classic at Estádio do Dragão.

According to Correio da Manhã, the Sporting structure believes these maneuvers aimed to create discomfort for Morten Hjulmand, the team captain, with possible repercussions in the locker room and the club's football organization.

The source indicates that the timing of the alleged intervention was not accidental, occurring at a critical phase of the season and just days before the match with the dragons, scheduled for next Monday.

In Alvalade, there is also concern about the connections of the Danish midfielder's agent to individuals close to the Porto emblem, considered "sensitive" by the Sporting administration and seen as potential channels of noise around the player.

Despite the suspicions, Sporting maintains confidence in Hjulmand's commitment and believes the episode will not directly affect the team's performance in the classic. The SAD has chosen, for now, not to issue official comments, focusing solely on game preparation.

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