Sporting lose faith in Rui Silva and will act | OneFootball

Sporting let a two-goal lead slip and started the league with a draw against Estrela da Amadora (2-2) in Reboleira last Saturday. Rui Silva got his approach wrong on the second goal conceded, and the Sporting board is set to say "enough" to the Portuguese international’s mistakes.

According to the newspaper 'Record', Sporting could act in this transfer window to sign a new goalkeeper. The club’s board and coaching staff acknowledge how difficult it is to find a keeper clearly capable of making an immediate impact on the team.

The club’s structure will analyze this issue more deeply over the coming days in order to make a decision, at a time when almost all the files regarding new arrivals are defined. Rui Silva’s less convincing performances have led to this planning.

The green-and-whites want a goalkeeper with the following profile: commanding when coming out for crosses, but also with the agility to come off his line and control balls in behind. Even so, the 32-year-old is still expected to remain first choice.

As for João Virgínia, who returned to the Lions in the summer of 2025, he never really challenged the number one spot and made only eight appearances last season. It is also worth noting that third-choice goalkeeper Diego Callai could leave on loan before the transfer window closes.

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