Sporting boss: Youngster like Gyökeres, takes a real battering | OneFootball

João Gião gave high praise to Rafael Nel's performance in Sporting B's victory against Paços de Ferreira (3-0) and referred to Rui Borges for the possible use of the forward in the main team next weekend. Despite the uncertainty regarding this possibility, the 'B' team coach made an interesting comparison between the young player and Viktor Gyökeres, highlighting how both are "battered" by opposing defenses.

"He played a game of immense sacrifice. He is a very battered player, somewhat similar to what happened with Gyökeres in the A team. Because he is physically strong, he is very battered, it's not new. He takes a lot of hits throughout the game and many fouls go uncalled. He was very brave and super important. I'm very happy he scored. Last week he had opportunities and couldn't do it, this time he did. Happy for him," said João Gião, in statements to Sport TV.

Regarding the possibility of the forward joining the main team's options, he added: "Team A? That is up to coach Rui Borges, he makes his own decisions. Our job here is to prepare them as best as possible to be available when the coach sees fit."

The truth is that Rafael Nel is likely to be included in Rui Borges' squad list for the Sporting - Famalicão match. Even so, the young forward is not expected to start the match in the starting eleven - without Luis Suárez, the coach of the green and whites may opt for Souleymane Faye for the position.

The green and white team will return to the field next Sunday, February 15th, against Famalicão. The match, part of the 22nd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Hugo Oliveira, will be played at 8:30 PM, in Alvalade.

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