Sporting v Estrela da Amadora: Rui Borges sticks with familiar line-up | OneFootball

Rui Silva, Georgios Vagiannidis, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo; Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita; Geny Catamo, Geovany Quenda, Francisco Trincão, and Luis Suárez. This is expected to be the starting eleven for Sporting under Rui Borges for the 12th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

Sporting takes the field to face Estrela da Amadora, just a few days after defeating Club Brugge in the Champions League. Rui Borges is expected to make few changes, which are also related to the physical management of some of the green and white players.

In the defensive line, the big question is Vagiannidis. Iván Fresneda performed well against Brugge, but he had been used during the international break, so it is possible that the green and white coach will opt for the Greek full-back, to give the Spaniard some rest. The rest of the defensive line is expected to remain the same as in the last match, unless Rui Borges wants to rest one of the center-backs, which would pave the way for Eduardo Quaresma to start.

In the midfield, some changes are also expected. Sporting is anticipated to have more possession and territorial dominance against Estrela da Amadora, and for this reason, Hidemasa Morita might come in for João Simões in the midfield sector of the lions. Captain Morten Hjulmand is expected to remain in the starting eleven.

Finally, in the attacking front, the biggest question is Pedro Gonçalves. Considering the minute restriction, it is possible that the player will start on the bench, to be brought in later, which would mean an attack identical to the one that started against Brugge, composed of Geny Catamo, Geovany Quenda, Francisco Trincão, and Luis Suárez.

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