Two Sporting stars set to start against Bodø/Glimt | OneFootball

Sporting is preparing for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Bodø/Glimt with two pieces of good news for Rui Borges. Pote and Maxi Araújo are back in contention after serving suspensions in the match played in Norway, which ended in a 3-0 defeat for the Lions.

The duo is expected to strengthen the left flank of the team as they host the Norwegians, in a match where Sporting needs to overcome the deficit brought back from the Arctic. The return of the two left-footers thus allows Rui Borges to solidify that sector and restore greater balance to the green and white structure.

With Maxi Araújo available again, Fresneda could return to his natural position on the right, with Vagiannidis dropping out of the starting eleven. In attack, the return of Pote will likely mean Luís Guilherme drops out from the left wing, after the winter signing started in the first leg.

The importance of the number 8 is also reflected in the numbers. Pote is one of the team's second top scorers this season, with 11 goals, the same tally as Trincão, although with fewer games played. The Portuguese international also has several goal involvements through assists.

Maxi has also been gaining ground in the team throughout the season. The Uruguayan has played more than thirty matches this season and has already surpassed the number of goals he scored last season, remaining one of Rui Borges' most used options.

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