Still hope? Sporting update on Fotis Ioannidis' condition | OneFootball

Rui Borges again commented on Fotis Ioannidis’ situation at the end of Sporting - Vitória de Guimarães, which the green and whites ended up winning 5-1. The green and whites’ coach once again left some hope regarding the Greek’s return.

"I hope to see Ioannidis back before the end; there are two games left. I believe and truly hope he plays, even if it’s only in the last matchday or in the Cup," the Alvalade club’s coach told reporters at the press conference after the matchday 32 clash.

Although in March the possibility of surgery was considered, that scenario has now been practically ruled out. His clinical progress in recent weeks has been positive and the player is in the final stage of recovery, no longer suffering the acute pain that forced him to stop three times during the season. In addition, he has shown good signs in the individualized work he has been doing at the Academy.

With the progress made, the Greek international should now gradually regain his competitive rhythm, at a time when Sporting continue to manage his return cautiously. For now, there are only three matches left: two in the league and the Portuguese Cup final.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at €18 million – has made 22 appearances. The 26-year-old Greek international striker has played 944 minutes, in which he has already recorded six goals and three assists in the green and white hoops.

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