Sporting signing works magic, promoted to first team by Rui Borges | OneFootball

Rodrigo Rodrigues is aiming to earn a place in Sporting’s first team. After making an excellent impression while playing for the B team, the 18-year-old winger was called up by Rui Borges and is expected to get minutes in one of the friendlies against Portimonense or Strasbourg.

Signed this summer from Gil Vicente, the 18-year-old began training with the reserve side and took part in the training camp held in Moncarapacho. The level he showed pleased coach Tiago Fernandes, who passed on a very positive assessment to the main coaching staff.

Rodrigo Rodrigues’ absence from the B team’s match against Farense reinforced the idea that the winger is already part of Rui Borges’ immediate plans. The coach wants to observe him closely before making a decision on the role he could play throughout the season.

In the opening days, the youngster stood out for his quick adaptation, intensity in training and versatility, showing the ability to play both out wide and in more central attacking areas. Those qualities convinced Sporting’s decision-makers to speed up his integration with the more experienced players.

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