Sporting starter doubtful less than 48 hours before Benfica clash | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda’s fitness continues to raise doubts at Sporting at a decisive stage of the season. The club’s officials were hoping for positive signs as early as this Friday, but that did not happen, although the Spanish full-back still made it onto the pitch in Alcochete — just like Nuno Santos, who also remains doubtful.

to assess whether he is fit enough to play. Even so, the most likely scenario points to his absence.

Given this situation, Georgios Vagiannidis emerged as the natural alternative, but the Greek full-back’s performances have not been entirely convincing, neither to the fans nor to Rui Borges. In that sense, Eduardo Quaresma is gaining ground as an option for the right flank, being seen as a safer solution for a highly demanding match.

The derby between Sporting and Benfica will be played this Sunday, April 19, and carries decisive weight, not only in the title race but also in the battle for second place, a position that guarantees access to the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Iván Fresneda — valued at €12 million — has already made 39 appearances in a Sporting shirt this season: 23 in Liga Portugal, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Super Cup. .

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