Things change for Fotis Ioannidis and Sporting get huge news | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis is closer to returning to action for Sporting and, everything indicates, should avoid the surgery that had initially been considered. The Greek striker’s recovery from the ligament injury in his right knee has been positive in recent days, with the player no longer feeling pain, a scenario that opens the door to a return as early as next week against Tondela, in the postponed match from the 26th round.

The possibility of surgery had been considered, given the recent history of the injury. Ioannidis was first injured in November against Moreirense, returned in December, complained again in January and, after another comeback in February, ended up being sidelined once more, extending his absence.

This situation has increased the burden on Luis Suárez in recent times, at a time when the squad has been short of attacking options, especially after Rodrigo Ribeiro’s departure to Augsburg, leaving Rafael Nel as the direct alternative.

It is worth remembering that, in the build-up to the derby, Rui Borges had already given positive signs by revealing that Fotis Ioannidis, like Luís Guilherme, was already working on the pitch, a clear sign that he is getting closer to returning to Sporting’s options.

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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